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K55 LEV

2016 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests36 (28 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,013 mi
Last recorded159,013 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 LEV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

28 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2026 159,013 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 85,046 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 148,028 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 148,028 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 147,931 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 83,405 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid box leak off side pipe joint cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 83,388 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid box leak off side pipe joint cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 137,826 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 128,347 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 81,580 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))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 119,898 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 77,142 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 112,001 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension Damper Bump Stop Worn

Offside Rear Suspension Damper Bump Stop Worn

Pass 6 Apr 2021 72,024 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 72,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2020 70,390 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 95,636 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 95,636 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2019 67,351 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 69,418 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 69,418 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 64,466 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 May 2017 62,313 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 59,425 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 59,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 56,998 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 54,170 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 50,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 48,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2011 43,264 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 37,948 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 33,106 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 33,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 26,663 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 21,256 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 18,063 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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K55 LEV is a 2016 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 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 K55 LEV, 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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K55 LEV is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 26 April 2016.

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