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J21 SAY

2016 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,560 mi
Last recorded92,560 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 SAY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 92,560 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 89,161 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 89,154 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2024 88,327 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 82,117 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 82,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 79,161 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 69,480 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 69,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Excessive Play in Steering Rack Mounting Bushes (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 65,635 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 60,916 miles

Steering rack bushes slight play

Pass 12 Nov 2021 48,394 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 50,800 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 50,800 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no washer fluid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 40,574 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 39,994 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 34,493 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 29,331 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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J21 SAY is a 2016 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J21 SAY, 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 J21 SAY registered?

J21 SAY is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 28 September 2016.

Is J21 SAY safe to buy?

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