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DC16 HGL

2016 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,260 mi
Last recorded38,260 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 HGL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 38,260 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 37,114 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 35,697 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 35,697 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 34,042 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 34,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2022 28,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 25,834 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is starting to crack up on tread

Pass 18 Jul 2020 22,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre on 3mm, please monitor

Offside Front Tyre on 3mm, please monitor

Pass 10 Jun 2019 18,349 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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DC16 HGL is a 2016 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DC16 HGL, 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 DC16 HGL registered?

DC16 HGL is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is DC16 HGL safe to buy?

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