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LY16 YYF

2016 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,537 mi
Last recorded86,537 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 86,537 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2025 78,774 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 78,772 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 69,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking -------- 3.60mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking -------- 3.45mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 62,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 56,842 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and osf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 50,572 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2020 45,127 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 29,454 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 YYF 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 YYF, 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 YYF registered?

LY16 YYF is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 11 August 2016.

Is LY16 YYF safe to buy?

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