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A16 AVB

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

171,641 mi
Last recorded171,641 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 AVB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 171,641 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Front Shock Absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 171,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Front Shock Absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 168,941 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Steel Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 166,242 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 163,830 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-trays/covers fitted.

Pass 1 Feb 2021 161,522 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 158,709 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 155,458 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 152,001 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 148,004 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 144,539 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 128,395 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 112,413 miles

nearside front tyre small cut outer sidewall.

Fail 18 Apr 2013 112,413 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside front tyre small cut outer sidewall.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 94,787 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 91,854 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

slight damage to offside front seatbelt

sligtht damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 29 Apr 2011 75,486 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted and surface cracked

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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A16 AVB is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 95,161 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 A16 AVB, 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 18 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A16 AVB registered?

A16 AVB is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is A16 AVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 AVB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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