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DF16 AVC

2016 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,600 mi
Last recorded109,600 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 109,600 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 101,284 miles

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

Nearside Reverse lamp inop

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2025 101,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Reverse lamp inop

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 87,361 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF, both upper bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 Fronts on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 76,239 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 76,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 60,810 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 47,342 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 41,653 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 31,511 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 AVC 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 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 DF16 AVC, 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 DF16 AVC registered?

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

Is DF16 AVC safe to buy?

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