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EDG 42R

2016 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

95,715 mi
Last recorded95,715 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDG 42R
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 95,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/50/r20-109y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 36,309 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 83,862 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 31,595 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 76,202 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 27,499 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 66,089 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 21,605 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 59,108 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 12,278 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 46,850 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 41,140 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 30,805 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 30,775 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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EDG 42R is a 2016 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EDG 42R, 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 EDG 42R registered?

EDG 42R is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is EDG 42R safe to buy?

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