2017 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · S16 GAX
2017 Audi Q5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Aug 2017. Recorded mileage 88,103 miles. MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q5
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,103 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S16 GAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 88,103 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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S16 GAX 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 2017 Audi Q5 (S16 GAX) between April 2022 and April 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: Tyres (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.
S16 GAX Mileage History
- 12/04/202240,288 mi
- 13/04/202352,671 mi+12,383 mi
- 13/04/202464,545 mi+11,874 mi
- 10/04/202576,018 mi+11,473 mi
- 01/04/202688,103 mi+12,085 mi
Average of roughly 12,045 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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