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HJ16 ZVZ

2016 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,071 mi
Last recorded96,071 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ16 ZVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 96,071 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2026 96,071 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both Sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 85,049 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 85,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 72,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 65,029 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 May 2023 65,029 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 57,960 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm of two inner bush deteriorated . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Uneven wear across tread and on inner edge . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm of two inner bush deteriorated . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to minimum across tread and shoulders also badly worn . (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside effort is a third of offside effort . (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 47,825 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm of two inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm of two inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 47,825 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm of two inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm of two inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 38,489 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 38,489 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 33,869 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp and borderline (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm of two inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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HJ16 ZVZ is a 2016 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HJ16 ZVZ, 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 HJ16 ZVZ registered?

HJ16 ZVZ is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 16 May 2016.

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