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DF16 XEX

2016 Audi A7

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,063 mi
Last recorded156,063 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A755,965 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 XEX
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 156,063 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 156,060 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 141,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 141,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 121,294 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 101,657 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 80,943 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 80,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40/19/100y uniroyal sport 3 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 58,662 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 53,851 miles

O/s/f tyre is damaged on outer sidewall

Fail 7 Jun 2019 53,851 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/s/f tyre is damaged on outer sidewall

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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DF16 XEX is a 2016 Audi A7 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DF16 XEX, 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 DF16 XEX registered?

DF16 XEX is a 2016 Audi A7, first registered on 10 June 2016.

Is DF16 XEX safe to buy?

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