2016 Audi A5 1.8L Petrol · SA16 LDU
2016 Audi A5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 11 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 97,563 miles. MOT valid until 22 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,563 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA16 LDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 97,563 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA16 LDU 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 (SA16 LDU) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 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: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (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 Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Both excessive play (6.1.7 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
SA16 LDU Mileage History
- 11/05/202372,827 mi
- 18/05/202483,028 mi+10,201 mi
- 19/05/202593,208 mi+10,180 mi
- 11/05/202697,559 mi+4,351 mi
- 13/05/202697,563 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 8,229 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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