2016 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · MA66 BSU
2016 Audi Q5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 91,654 miles. MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q5
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,654 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA66 BSU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 91,654 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA66 BSU 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 (MA66 BSU) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
MA66 BSU Mileage History
- 21/09/202254,490 mi
- 18/09/202364,233 mi+9,743 mi
- 20/09/202472,793 mi+8,560 mi
- 15/09/202582,866 mi+10,073 mi
- 23/09/202691,654 mi+8,788 mi
Average of roughly 9,278 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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