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DV16 XMC

2016 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,020 mi
Last recorded152,020 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV16 XMC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 152,020 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS discs scored slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper and lower arm rubbers bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 141,088 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front lower and upper suspension bushes degraded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS tyres wearing edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 126,007 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 126,007 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 107,005 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 106,923 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 90,483 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 90,483 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 72,291 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 50,557 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 36,467 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 36,448 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))

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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DV16 XMC is a 2016 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc 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 DV16 XMC, 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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DV16 XMC is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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