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LX16 RSZ

2016 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,882 mi
Last recorded173,882 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX16 RSZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 173,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bottom (front and rear) arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm top (front and rear) arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bottom (front and rear) arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm top (front and rear) arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s rear parking brake performance slightly down

Pass 25 Mar 2025 161,059 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 134,290 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Under trays damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2023 108,535 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 81,286 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 57,976 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 56,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / cracking , secondary tread low / balding at edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / cracking , secondary tread low / balding at edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 56,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / cracking , secondary tread low / balding at edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Main tread OK 4.0 mm , Secondary tread balding inner edge , suspect close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / cracking , secondary tread low / balding at edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 28,040 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 28,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front 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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LX16 RSZ 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 LX16 RSZ, 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 LX16 RSZ registered?

LX16 RSZ is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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