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EG16 BYJ

2016 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,550 mi
Last recorded123,550 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG16 BYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 123,550 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 111,264 miles

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Fail 26 Aug 2025 111,264 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

coolent level low

tpms light illuminated

Pass 30 Aug 2024 100,015 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

service light is on

Pass 30 Aug 2023 93,170 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant level below min

Fail 29 Aug 2023 93,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure centre to inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant level below min

Pass 29 Jul 2022 80,803 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 80,647 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nsf+osf 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2021 70,041 miles

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISC HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

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 8 Jul 2020 55,084 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 41,092 miles

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

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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EG16 BYJ is a 2016 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EG16 BYJ, 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 EG16 BYJ registered?

EG16 BYJ is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 22 July 2016.

Is EG16 BYJ safe to buy?

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