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AJ16 VST

2016 Audi Q5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,663 mi
Last recorded112,663 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi Q554,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 VST
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 112,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 112,661 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 103,068 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 103,067 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 95,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 95,922 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 87,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer seats ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked around tread,going out of shape also has cuts around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover under trays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2021 78,460 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inside edge and worn to 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 69,331 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 69,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 52,469 miles

How Reliable is the Audi Q5?

Based on 932,637 MOT tests across 109,587 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
7,701
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
109,587
On UK Roads
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AJ16 VST is a 2016 Audi Q5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2016 Audi Q5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 54,867 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Audi Q5 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 10 years old, this Audi Q5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ16 VST is a 2016 Audi Q5, first registered on 28 June 2016.

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