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HG16 ZYS

2016 Audi A7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

113,114 mi
Last recorded113,114 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A755,965 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG16 ZYS
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 113,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 113,104 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 98,909 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 98,899 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 93,447 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 93,447 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 75,404 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 63,661 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 63,661 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/30/21 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 52,500 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 52,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 37,699 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 37,669 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))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

How Reliable is the Audi A7?

Based on 171,917 MOT tests across 20,558 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
7,773
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
20,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,049
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 482
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 461
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HG16 ZYS is a 2016 Audi A7 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2016 Audi A7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 55,965 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 A7 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,049 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG16 ZYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A7 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 10 years old, this Audi A7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HG16 ZYS registered?

HG16 ZYS is a 2016 Audi A7, first registered on 20 July 2016.

Is HG16 ZYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG16 ZYS shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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