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GV16 OLJ

2016 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,014 mi
Last recorded49,014 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV16 OLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 49,014 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 49,011 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2025 48,964 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has a cut outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 44,078 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 40,483 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 38,217 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 38,155 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 35,193 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 31,918 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 24,759 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 24,759 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 22,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged small cuts to outer sidewall - rim protection area (5.2.3 (d) (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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GV16 OLJ is a 2016 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OLJ, 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 GV16 OLJ registered?

GV16 OLJ is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 21 June 2016.

Is GV16 OLJ safe to buy?

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