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GC16 XCJ

2016 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,324 mi
Last recorded110,324 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC16 XCJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 110,324 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 94,995 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 87,183 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 87,183 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 73,389 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front upper suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Dec 2023 73,384 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front upper suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2022 62,924 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 60,866 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 60,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 50,458 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 43,596 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2019 35,804 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (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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GC16 XCJ is a 2016 Audi A4 in Grey 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 GC16 XCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GC16 XCJ registered?

GC16 XCJ is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 23 August 2016.

Is GC16 XCJ safe to buy?

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