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HJ16 ZYL

2016 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,132 mi
Last recorded121,132 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ16 ZYL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 121,132 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 115,325 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 115,320 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2024 109,274 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 109,274 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 101,727 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 89,102 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2021 76,769 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2021 76,765 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2020 67,011 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 58,426 miles

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 ZYL 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 HJ16 ZYL, 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 ZYL registered?

HJ16 ZYL is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 12 May 2016.

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