Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Audi Q5 S Line + TDI Quattro Auto?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2016 Audi Q5 S Line + TDI Quattro Auto?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2016 Audi Q5 S Line + TDI Quattro Auto?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2016 Audi Q5 S Line + TDI Quattro Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 841 vehicles, the 2016 Audi Q5 S Line + TDI Quattro Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 Audi Q5 S Line + TDI Quattro Auto?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Audi Q5 S Line + TDI Quattro Auto (2016)

841 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.5% first-time pass rate

2016 Audi Q5 S Line + TDI Quattro Auto

CarHunch analysed 841 real MOT records for the 2016 Audi Q5 S Line + TDI Quattro Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2016 Q5 S Line TDI diesel has a first-time MOT pass rate of 74.3%, which is noticeably below the UK average of 80%—a red flag that suggests this model struggles with reliability. The good news is that dangerous defects are extremely rare (0%), so while these cars need more work than average, they're not mechanically hazardous.

At 80,365 miles median, these Q5s are showing their age as eight-year-old vehicles, and the 0.2 average failures per car tells you minor faults are cropping up regularly. Check service history carefully when buying, and budget for preventative maintenance on suspension, brakes, and emissions kit to avoid nasty surprises in year nine.

The 2016 Audi Q5 S Line + TDI Quattro Auto passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (94.5% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

94.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.2

Over 3.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

80k

Middle half: 66k–93k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 94.5% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 841 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 841 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (98%)	828	94.6%	0.2

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,143 Audi Q5 S Line + TDI Quattro Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 36.7%

419

Blue 27.2%

311

Black 15.7%

180

White 14.2%

162

Silver 5.1%

Red 1.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Audi Q5 S Line + TDI Quattro Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

80,365

typical

66,060

low mileage

93,352

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Audi Q5 S Line + TDI Quattro Auto vehicles fall between 66,060 and 93,352 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 66,060 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 66,060–93,352 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Audi Q5 S Line + TDI Quattro Autos sit.

⚠ Over 126,025 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Audi Q5 S Line + TDI Quattro Auto — Still on the Road

Almost all 2016 Audi Q5 S Line + TDI Quattro Autos are still on the road.

Strong survival — 584 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

3.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.2

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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