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BD16 ZGN

2016 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,471 mi
Last recorded131,471 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD16 ZGN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 131,471 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jul 2025 129,445 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber is split/deteriorated and is smearing the screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber is split/deteriorated and is smearing the screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 113,211 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 113,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 8 Sep 2023 105,306 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 87,856 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Sep 2021 69,157 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 59,145 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 46,116 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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BD16 ZGN is a 2016 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD16 ZGN, 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 BD16 ZGN registered?

BD16 ZGN is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is BD16 ZGN safe to buy?

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