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DS16 ARU

2016 Audi Q5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,595 mi
Last recorded80,595 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi Q554,867 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 ARU
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 80,595 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 71,093 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 58,928 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 46,543 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 39,141 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 34,049 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded/deteriorated/worn

front brake pads starting to wear thin

Fail 8 Apr 2021 34,049 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front and rear brake discs corroded/deteriorated/worn

front brake pads starting to wear thin

Pass 27 Apr 2020 29,833 miles

nearside washer jet blocked

Pass 26 Apr 2019 25,913 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 25,913 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (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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DS16 ARU is a 2016 Audi Q5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DS16 ARU registered?

DS16 ARU is a 2016 Audi Q5, first registered on 14 April 2016.

Is DS16 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS16 ARU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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