2016 Audi Q5 3.0L Diesel · MR55 DDM
2016 Audi Q5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 107,623 miles. MOT valid until 03 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q5
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,623 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MR55 DDM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 107,623 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MR55 DDM 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 (MR55 DDM) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear pads worn out (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
MR55 DDM Mileage History
- 15/04/202394,624 mi
- 19/03/202498,098 mi+3,474 mi
- 11/04/2025104,130 mi+6,032 mi
- 11/04/2025104,130 mi
- 05/05/2026107,623 mi+3,493 mi
Average of roughly 4,255 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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