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DN16 PLZ

2016 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,608 mi
Last recorded83,608 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN16 PLZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 83,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock Absorber Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock Absorber Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 83,607 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock Absorber Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock Absorber Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 73,323 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 73,300 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 65,103 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 57,984 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 46,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 35,945 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 31,498 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 25,670 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 25,470 miles

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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DN16 PLZ is a 2016 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DN16 PLZ, 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 DN16 PLZ registered?

DN16 PLZ is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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