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BG55 GAR

2016 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,712 mi
Last recorded141,712 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 GAR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 141,712 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 141,711 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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))

Pass 19 May 2025 136,810 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 112,952 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2024 112,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 89,584 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear most arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside steering rack noise when wheel turned

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2022 70,216 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rearmost suspension arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front noise from steering rack area when turning wheels from side to side (covers preventing access )

Fail 24 May 2022 70,215 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rearmost suspension arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front noise from steering rack area when turning wheels from side to side (covers preventing access )

Nearside Rear park brake low on performance

Pass 26 May 2021 54,797 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 49,220 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 39,266 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some major components

Under covers fitted obscuring some major components

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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BG55 GAR is a 2016 Audi A4 in White 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 BG55 GAR, 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 BG55 GAR registered?

BG55 GAR is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 6 September 2016.

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