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BJ16 XJL

2016 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,259 mi
Last recorded79,259 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 XJL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 79,259 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 79,187 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 75,929 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 70,726 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 70,370 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 64,859 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front axle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 64,797 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn right (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear axle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 56,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 53,287 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 44,417 miles

Plastic under-trays are fitted not allowing inspection of some underside 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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BJ16 XJL is a 2016 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BJ16 XJL, 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 BJ16 XJL registered?

BJ16 XJL is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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