2016 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · LJ66 XJA
2016 Audi Q5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 16,079 miles. MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q5
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 16,079 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ66 XJA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2026
- 16,079 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ66 XJA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Audi Q5 (LJ66 XJA) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
LJ66 XJA Mileage History
- 15/09/202212,420 mi
- 05/09/202312,944 mi+524 mi
- 27/09/202413,802 mi+858 mi
- 30/09/202532,092 mi+18,290 mi
- 22/09/202616,079 mi-16,013 mi
Average of roughly 910 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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