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LY16 BYR

2016 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,816 mi
Last recorded88,816 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY16 BYR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 88,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm the one that dog bend bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm the one that dog bend bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 69,086 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 69,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 55,313 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 44,524 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 38,768 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 32,083 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 27,840 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 both sides upper rear arm bushes deteriorating.yellow chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 both sides tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Window Washer jet blocked

Pass 22 May 2019 20,141 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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LY16 BYR is a 2016 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY16 BYR, 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 LY16 BYR registered?

LY16 BYR is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 28 May 2016.

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