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AY16 GCZ

2016 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,069 mi
Last recorded60,069 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 GCZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 60,069 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2025 55,925 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 50,487 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bush suspension arm close to rear of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 42,222 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 36,589 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 36,530 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Offside rear coil spring broken and wedged/pushing against brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 28,711 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 28,711 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 23,294 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Juddering/screeching across the windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Juddering/screeching across the windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 19,248 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 13,163 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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AY16 GCZ is a 2016 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY16 GCZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY16 GCZ registered?

AY16 GCZ is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 12 July 2016.

Is AY16 GCZ safe to buy?

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