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DY16 OCU

2016 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,535 mi
Last recorded101,535 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY16 OCU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 101,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit/worn both edges/underinflated. 225/50R17 98Y XL. (5.2.3 (e))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit/worn both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit/worn both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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 23 Mar 2026 101,535 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit/worn both edges/underinflated. 225/50R17 98Y XL. (5.2.3 (e))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit/worn both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit/worn both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

TPMS lamp illuminated.

Pass 10 Dec 2024 91,012 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 80,954 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 73,022 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 61,367 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 50,239 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 33,153 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 25,062 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 OCU is a 2016 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OCU, 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 OCU registered?

DY16 OCU is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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