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AO16 OWY

2016 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,096 mi
Last recorded94,096 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A663,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 OWY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 94,096 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 94,086 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 81,407 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both, slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 2.5 mm, slightly worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 2.5 mm, slightly worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 3 mm 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 3 mm, slightly worn edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 73,172 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 61,169 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 61,169 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 53,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 41,900 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 40,194 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 31,139 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A6?

Based on 2,724,792 MOT tests across 249,374 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
8,511
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
249,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72,312
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48,430
position lamp(s) not working 25,884
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 25,264
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,578
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AO16 OWY is a 2016 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 63,296 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 A6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72,312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO16 OWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 10 years old, this Audi A6 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AO16 OWY registered?

AO16 OWY is a 2016 Audi A6, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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