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HY16 BBF

2016 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,085 mi
Last recorded136,085 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY16 BBF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 136,085 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2026 136,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 128,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 118,685 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2023 109,392 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 100,096 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x chips on drivers side. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 91,485 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 77,560 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 66,500 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 66,490 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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HY16 BBF is a 2016 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HY16 BBF, 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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HY16 BBF is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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