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MV16 XXZ

2016 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,784 mi
Last recorded129,784 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV16 XXZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 129,784 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2026 128,923 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 117,938 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 117,938 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 116,966 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 115,078 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 113,027 miles

under tray fitted at the time of the test

Fail 8 Sep 2022 113,017 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2021 109,842 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 109,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 103,131 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 75,447 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.8mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 75,446 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant level is low

Emissions are too clean to test

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

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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MV16 XXZ is a 2016 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MV16 XXZ, 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 MV16 XXZ registered?

MV16 XXZ is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 18 April 2016.

Is MV16 XXZ safe to buy?

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