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BD16 LBA

2016 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,836 mi
Last recorded103,836 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A663,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD16 LBA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 103,836 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view

Pass 24 Apr 2025 94,116 miles

engine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view

Fail 24 Apr 2025 94,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view

Pass 17 Apr 2024 84,699 miles

engine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view

Fail 17 Apr 2024 84,699 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view

Pass 19 Apr 2023 75,572 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 67,635 miles

Engine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view.

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre on 3mm. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 67,634 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view.

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre on 3mm. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 58,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view

Pass 20 Apr 2020 52,302 miles

Engine cover and/or undertray fitted.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 42,021 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 42,021 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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BD16 LBA is a 2016 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD16 LBA, 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 BD16 LBA registered?

BD16 LBA is a 2016 Audi A6, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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