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DF16 AKN

2016 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,332 mi
Last recorded82,332 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 AKN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2026 82,332 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 65,934 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 53,100 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 43,625 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 36,348 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 36,348 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 26,275 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 26,275 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 25,249 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 19,247 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2x nails

centre rear seat belt covered by protective seat cover/dog cover unable to inspect

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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DF16 AKN is a 2016 Audi A4 in Black 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 DF16 AKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DF16 AKN?

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What year was DF16 AKN registered?

DF16 AKN is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 1 July 2016.

Is DF16 AKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF16 AKN shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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