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M29 PLR

2016 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,229 mi
Last recorded90,229 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM29 PLR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2026 90,229 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2026 90,126 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 10 Oct 2025 85,169 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 85,149 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 77,390 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 67,195 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 56,745 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 44,662 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 39,596 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Feb 2020 33,559 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 33,559 miles

Road wheel fixing missing Bolt Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 30,001 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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M29 PLR is a 2016 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M29 PLR, 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 M29 PLR registered?

M29 PLR is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is M29 PLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M29 PLR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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