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LOU 142Y

2016 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,251 mi
Last recorded82,251 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOU 142Y
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 82,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

trays and covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2025 74,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm rear bush splitting around mounting tube (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm rear bush splitting around mounting tube (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 74,296 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On the inner sidewall 245/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm rear bush splitting around mounting tube (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm rear bush splitting around mounting tube (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 64,100 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 On 2mm, is wearing on the edges and also cracking. 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm, is worn on the inner edge is cracking and also has a nail in it. 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 53,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on the edge of the tread. 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, wearing on the edges. 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on the edge of the tread. 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on the edge of the tread. 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and badly worn on the inner edge. 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In the inner side wall not repairable. 245/40R18

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on the edge of the tread. 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 43,050 miles

Front 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 24 Sep 2021 35,468 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 30,186 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2020 29,970 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 21,223 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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LOU 142Y is a 2016 Audi A4 in Black 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 LOU 142Y, 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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LOU 142Y is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 23 September 2016.

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