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DC16 WLZ

2016 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,163 mi
Last recorded109,163 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 109,163 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 109,163 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 91,818 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 74,613 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2023 63,480 miles

Engine bay covered and under trays fitted

Front brake pads might need replacing before next mot rear brake pads low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge and side wall perished (5.2.3 (e))

No smoke diesel test passed

Offside Front wiper

Pass 28 Jan 2022 60,264 miles

Front brake pads might need replacing before next mot.

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

No smoke diesel test passed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225x50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake pads might need replacing before next mot.

Pass 25 Jan 2021 49,769 miles

No smoke diesel test passed

Pass 28 Jun 2019 35,385 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 WLZ is a 2016 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DC16 WLZ, 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 WLZ registered?

DC16 WLZ is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 26 July 2016.

Is DC16 WLZ safe to buy?

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