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BD16 ZGT

2016 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,138 mi
Last recorded156,138 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD16 ZGT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 156,138 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 156,138 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 149,103 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 149,103 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 138,773 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 126,281 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 105,703 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 92,440 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 66,785 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 57,365 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords The cut is deep but no cord showing at time of test strongly advise replacing the tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 57,365 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning lamp on req's brakes checked

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strongly advise getting the front brakes/Waring loom checked due to getting towards minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords The cut is deep but no cord showing at time of test strongly advise replacing the tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 ZGT is a 2016 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BD16 ZGT, 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 ZGT registered?

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

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