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BY52 SAM

2016 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,144 mi
Last recorded98,144 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBY52 SAM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 98,144 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 86,686 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 86,625 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 83,773 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 80,140 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 76,848 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 74,207 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 71,392 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 66,042 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE REAR 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 56,747 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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BY52 SAM is a 2016 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BY52 SAM, 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 BY52 SAM registered?

BY52 SAM is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is BY52 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BY52 SAM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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