2016 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · P31 BAD
2016 Audi Q5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 99,600 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q5
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,600 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P31 BAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 99,600 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P31 BAD 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 (P31 BAD) between June 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
P31 BAD Mileage History
- 29/06/202260,430 mi
- 07/07/202370,423 mi+9,993 mi
- 09/07/202484,160 mi+13,737 mi
- 09/07/202592,412 mi+8,252 mi
- 08/07/202699,600 mi+7,188 mi
Average of roughly 9,733 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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