2016 Audi Q5 3.0L Diesel · SA16 PTJ
2016 Audi Q5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 93,959 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q5
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,959 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA16 PTJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
- 93,959 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA16 PTJ 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 (SA16 PTJ) between October 2022 and June 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: Exhaust & Emissions (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.
SA16 PTJ Mileage History
- 01/10/202277,618 mi
- 30/09/202381,203 mi+3,585 mi
- 28/09/202485,405 mi+4,202 mi
- 02/06/202587,032 mi+1,627 mi
- 04/06/202693,959 mi+6,927 mi
Average of roughly 4,447 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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