2016 Audi A5 3.0L Diesel · LU61 SAM
2016 Audi A5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2016. Recorded mileage 57,471 miles. MOT valid until 02 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,471 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LU61 SAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 57,471 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
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LU61 SAM 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 A5 (LU61 SAM) between November 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
LU61 SAM Mileage History
- 22/11/202130,165 mi
- 23/11/202235,790 mi+5,625 mi
- 06/11/202340,900 mi+5,110 mi
- 30/11/202447,397 mi+6,497 mi
- 01/12/202557,471 mi+10,074 mi
Average of roughly 6,785 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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