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4212 VC

2016 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,632 mi
Last recorded65,632 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4212 VC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 65,632 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 58,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 50,500 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 43,955 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 38,321 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 38,321 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 30,390 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 112,412 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 26,357 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 108,850 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 108,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 21,110 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 101,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 91,272 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 82,372 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s+o/s front tyre aproching legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s rear tyre at legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 75,089 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 64,623 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 64,598 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 56,418 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 50,345 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 42,982 miles

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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4212 VC is a 2016 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 4212 VC, 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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4212 VC is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 7 September 2016.

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