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KJ16 LPY

2016 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,539 mi
Last recorded53,539 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ16 LPY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 53,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm legal limits 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2026 53,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm legal limits 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 49,701 miles

Child seats not fitted in rear of car but on back seats

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))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 46,496 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 44,767 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 44,767 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2022 40,229 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 36,696 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 36,696 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 35,386 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2020 35,370 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 25,952 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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KJ16 LPY is a 2016 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KJ16 LPY, 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 KJ16 LPY registered?

KJ16 LPY is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 15 August 2016.

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