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GV16 AYF

2016 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,183 mi
Last recorded149,183 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV16 AYF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 149,183 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2025 130,880 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 130,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 112,423 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 95,655 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 82,674 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 82,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 65,920 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 65,919 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 50,776 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 39,559 miles

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

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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GV16 AYF is a 2016 Audi A4 in Grey 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 GV16 AYF, 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 GV16 AYF registered?

GV16 AYF is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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The MOT history for GV16 AYF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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