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DG16 ELG

2016 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,938 mi
Last recorded101,938 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG16 ELG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2026 101,938 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2025 96,504 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 96,501 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 90,380 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 90,380 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 83,396 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 83,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords damage in tread area down to wire (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 75,658 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 62,068 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 53,934 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 50,964 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 41,164 miles

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

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

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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DG16 ELG is a 2016 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG16 ELG, 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 DG16 ELG registered?

DG16 ELG is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 10 June 2016.

Is DG16 ELG safe to buy?

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