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DA12 BAD

2016 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,954 mi
Last recorded167,954 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 BAD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 167,954 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 167,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 30 Nov 2024 152,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 133,020 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 133,020 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting insecure MISSING (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 115,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 98,460 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 98,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 82,205 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 62,609 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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DA12 BAD 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 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 DA12 BAD, 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 DA12 BAD registered?

DA12 BAD is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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