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DE16 XFS

2016 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,422 mi
Last recorded118,422 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 XFS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 118,422 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 113,071 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 98,079 miles

Engine Covers and Under vehicle body trays fitted

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 70,423 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 65,867 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 65,854 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative tps light flashing and on dash tpms fault (5.2.3 (h))

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 Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm .rear arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 58,524 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 56,113 miles

would not pick up on emissions. offside rear tyre nailed

Pass 25 Apr 2019 52,183 miles

would not pick up emissions

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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DE16 XFS is a 2016 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DE16 XFS, 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 DE16 XFS registered?

DE16 XFS is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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