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A4 OAO

2016 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,009 mi
Last recorded103,009 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Passat75,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 OAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 103,009 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 91,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing/worn inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 80,167 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 80,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre has slight undulation to inner tread

Pass 1 Nov 2022 70,463 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 70,463 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2021 61,549 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 53,487 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 36,021 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 36,021 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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A4 OAO is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 75,909 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 Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A4 OAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 10 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A4 OAO registered?

A4 OAO is a 2016 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 May 2016.

Is A4 OAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 OAO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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