2016 Audi A5 1.8L Petrol · SV66 TZG
2016 Audi A5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 45,256 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,256 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SV66 TZG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 45,256 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SV66 TZG 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 (SV66 TZG) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 July 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: Brakes (2 issues), 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
SV66 TZG Mileage History
- 10/07/202337,148 mi
- 11/07/202439,601 mi+2,453 mi
- 18/07/202542,817 mi+3,216 mi
- 09/07/202645,255 mi+2,438 mi
- 09/07/202645,256 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,704 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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