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BB57 MCL

2016 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,165 mi
Last recorded87,165 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB57 MCL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 87,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 79,605 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 79,601 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 73,107 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 64,297 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 64,295 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 51,582 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 39,726 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre unrepairable if through tyre (225/50/17)

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 17 Sep 2020 29,157 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 2mm , 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect for leaks

Pass 12 Sep 2019 18,734 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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BB57 MCL is a 2016 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BB57 MCL, 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.

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What year was BB57 MCL registered?

BB57 MCL is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 23 September 2016.

Is BB57 MCL safe to buy?

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