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LY16 YHJ

2016 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,780 mi
Last recorded47,780 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY16 YHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 47,780 miles

Both nearside front and rear tyres have slight damage to outer sidewalls (no canvass visible)

Front brake pads wearing low

Pass 29 Sep 2025 45,222 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 41,248 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

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

Offside rear coil spring corrosive

Rear brake pads low

Pass 24 Aug 2023 37,949 miles

Nearside rear tyre nearing limit

Offside rear tyre perished and wearing low

Pass 30 Aug 2022 32,385 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 27,375 miles

Nearside Outer sill slightly damaged.

Pass 22 Aug 2020 24,356 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 19,173 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 19,173 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear 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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LY16 YHJ is a 2016 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 YHJ, 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 YHJ registered?

LY16 YHJ is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 6 August 2016.

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