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ML16 EXH

2016 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

180,340 mi
Last recorded180,340 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML16 EXH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 180,340 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 180,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 160,801 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 137,278 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 137,269 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 132,291 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2022 126,628 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 118,288 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 113,502 miles

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

Front windscreen chipped

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2019 90,318 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 90,318 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front 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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ML16 EXH is a 2016 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ML16 EXH, 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 ML16 EXH registered?

ML16 EXH is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is ML16 EXH safe to buy?

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