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234 XAL

2016 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,708 mi
Last recorded64,708 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration234 XAL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 64,708 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 54,379 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 54,378 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 49,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 39,642 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2022 39,642 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 30,935 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 23,995 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 18,993 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 18,988 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure area marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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234 XAL is a 2016 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 61,139 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 234 XAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 10 years old, this Audi A4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 234 XAL registered?

234 XAL is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 2016.

Is 234 XAL safe to buy?

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