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DE16 SZX

2016 Audi A7

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,519 mi
Last recorded98,519 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A755,965 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 SZX
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 98,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 May 2026 98,379 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative potentiometer broken at n/s/r (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 90,807 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded through

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 85,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 79,997 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 71,936 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 71,936 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 61,686 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (3.8mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 52,398 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 37,813 miles

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))

How Reliable is the Audi A7?

Based on 171,917 MOT tests across 20,558 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
7,773
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
20,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,049
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 482
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 461
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DE16 SZX is a 2016 Audi A7 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Audi A7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 55,965 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 A7 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,049 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE16 SZX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A7 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 10 years old, this Audi A7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE16 SZX registered?

DE16 SZX is a 2016 Audi A7, first registered on 7 April 2016.

Is DE16 SZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE16 SZX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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