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C3 LJN

2016 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,443 mi
Last recorded86,443 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 LJN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 86,443 miles

ADVISE Underbody , suspension components covered in mud

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS PUMP MOUNTING BRACKET MISSING , BEEN CABLE TIED TO CHASSIS (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre damaged on inner and outer sidewalls 245/40/r18 97y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn very low on inner edges 245/40/r18 97y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre has slight lump on inner sidewall 245/40/r18 97y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre damaged on inner and outer sidewalls 245/40/r18 97y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn very low on inner edges 245/40/r18 97y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 86,443 miles

ADVISE Underbody , suspension components covered in mud

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS PUMP MOUNTING BRACKET MISSING , BEEN CABLE TIED TO CHASSIS (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre damaged on inner and outer sidewalls 245/40/r18 97y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn very low on inner edges 245/40/r18 97y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre has slight lump on inner sidewall 245/40/r18 97y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre damaged on inner and outer sidewalls 245/40/r18 97y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn very low on inner edges 245/40/r18 97y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING 13MM BOLT MISSING OUT OF BOTTOM FIXING (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 82,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 82,438 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 75,402 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 68,271 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 63,601 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 55,548 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened knuckle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 55,548 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened knuckle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 47,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side bottom mounts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2019 40,326 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 33,972 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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C3 LJN is a 2016 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C3 LJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C3 LJN registered?

C3 LJN is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 31 October 2016.

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