Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Audi Sq5 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 Sq5 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 Sq5 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 Sq5 TDI Quattro Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 129 vehicles, the 2016 Audi Sq5 TDI Quattro Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 97.8%, 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 Sq5 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 Sq5 TDI Quattro Auto (2016)

129 real MOT outcomes analysed • 97.8% first-time pass rate

2016 Audi Sq5 TDI Quattro Auto

CarHunch analysed 129 real MOT records for the 2016 Audi Sq5 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 Audi SQ5 TDI is a serious reliability red flag: only 29.6% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, meaning seven out of ten examples are turning up with problems on their initial MOT test. The dangerous defect rate sits at zero, which is the only bright spot in an otherwise concerning picture.

At 74,700 miles median, these vehicles are right on par with typical 2016 cars, so age and mileage aren't excuses for the poor results—this is simply a model that struggles with MOT compliance. With almost no advisories logged but still failing, the issues tend to be serious enough to warrant a fail rather than a warning flag, which suggests structural or system faults rather than minor wear items. If you're considering one, budget for immediate and potentially substantial repair costs, and walk away unless you have a pre-purchase inspection from a specialist diesel mechanic.

We have limited data for the 2016 Audi Sq5 TDI Quattro Auto — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

97.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.04

Over 1.9 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

75k

Middle half: 58k–95k

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These stats describe 129 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 129 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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Audi Sq5 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.

74,698

typical

57,841

low mileage

95,245

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Audi Sq5 TDI Quattro Auto vehicles fall between 57,841 and 95,245 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 57,841 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.

✓ 57,841–95,245 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Audi Sq5 TDI Quattro Autos sit.

⚠ Over 128,580 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 Sq5 TDI Quattro Auto — Still on the Road

Almost all 2016 Audi Sq5 TDI Quattro Autos are still on the road.

Strong survival — 33 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

1.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.04

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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