2016 Audi Q5 3.0L Diesel · YJ16 UML
2016 Audi Q5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 79,894 miles. MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q5
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,894 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YJ16 UML Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2026
- 79,894 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 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.
YJ16 UML MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Audi Q5 (YJ16 UML) between March 2019 and October 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
YJ16 UML Mileage History
- 07/03/201916,726 mi
- 13/03/202021,401 mi+4,675 mi
- 09/03/202124,919 mi+3,518 mi
- 08/12/202127,311 mi+2,392 mi
- 30/11/202238,104 mi+10,793 mi
- 19/12/202349,069 mi+10,965 mi
- 27/12/202467,922 mi+18,853 mi
- 31/12/202468,124 mi+202 mi
- 14/10/202576,052 mi+7,928 mi
- 14/10/202576,052 mi
- 22/10/202679,894 mi+3,842 mi
Average of roughly 8,281 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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