2016 Audi A5 2.0L Petrol · PD58 AUD
2016 Audi A5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 74,391 miles. MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,391 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PD58 AUD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 74,391 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PD58 AUD 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 (PD58 AUD) between December 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 March 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: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
PD58 AUD Mileage History
- 29/12/202364,319 mi
- 15/02/202570,689 mi+6,370 mi
- 27/01/202674,086 mi+3,397 mi
- 24/03/202674,391 mi+305 mi
- 25/03/202674,391 mi
Average of roughly 4,504 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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