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DB54 GEM

2016 Audi Q5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,952 mi
Last recorded125,952 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi Q554,867 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB54 GEM
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 125,952 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 125,952 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side front (1.2.1 (e))

brake pad warning lamp on

tpms warning lamp on

Pass 19 Jul 2024 110,840 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 110,825 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2023 90,766 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 83,011 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 72,779 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 72,633 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 May 2020 65,324 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 48,149 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

service reminder displayed

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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DB54 GEM is a 2016 Audi Q5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DB54 GEM registered?

DB54 GEM is a 2016 Audi Q5, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is DB54 GEM safe to buy?

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