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AP16 DCU

2016 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,473 mi
Last recorded154,473 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A663,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 DCU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 154,473 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 154,468 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 137,596 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 117,443 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 98,608 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 81,393 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 67,565 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 49,448 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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AP16 DCU is a 2016 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AP16 DCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP16 DCU registered?

AP16 DCU is a 2016 Audi A6, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is AP16 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP16 DCU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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