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CE53 DRS

2016 Audi Q5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,879 mi
Last recorded83,879 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi Q554,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 DRS
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 83,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 83,879 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 77,300 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 77,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 68,818 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad warning light on dash pads all ok

Fail 29 Jul 2024 68,818 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad warning light on dash pads all ok

Pass 2 Aug 2023 58,728 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 48,473 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 36,704 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 36,676 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 33,730 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 25,542 miles
Fail 6 May 2019 25,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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CE53 DRS is a 2016 Audi Q5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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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What year was CE53 DRS registered?

CE53 DRS is a 2016 Audi Q5, first registered on 19 April 2016.

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