2016 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · SF66 VBB
2016 Audi A5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 27,562 miles. MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,562 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SF66 VBB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2026
- 27,562 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SF66 VBB 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 (SF66 VBB) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 October 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: Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), 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.
SF66 VBB Mileage History
- 23/10/202323,842 mi
- 28/10/202425,265 mi+1,423 mi
- 27/10/202526,557 mi+1,292 mi
- 13/10/202627,562 mi+1,005 mi
- 13/10/202627,562 mi
Average of roughly 1,251 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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