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DY16 AYS

2016 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,269 mi
Last recorded116,269 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY16 AYS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 116,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 116,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 110,987 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 110,985 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 100,022 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 rear arm inner bushes splitting very slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 May 2023 87,501 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 upper rear inner bushes splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 87,500 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 upper rear inner bushes splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 76,917 miles

o/s wiper split on end

Fail 18 May 2022 76,917 miles

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s wiper split on end

Pass 4 May 2021 60,294 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 49,903 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 49,903 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 37,346 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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DY16 AYS is a 2016 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DY16 AYS, 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 DY16 AYS registered?

DY16 AYS is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 26 May 2016.

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