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NV16 BOU

2016 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,434 mi
Last recorded123,434 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV16 BOU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 123,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bush..(bannana arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bush.(bannana arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 123,434 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bush..(bannana arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bush.(bannana arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 113,723 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim . (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside , front upper arm bushes worn , X4 . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 113,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim . (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside , front upper arm bushes worn , X4 . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 101,289 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper rear arm inboard bush splitting . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper rear arm inboard bush splitting . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 101,289 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer edge of tyre bulged . 245/40x18 . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted concealing some components .

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper rear arm inboard bush splitting . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper rear arm inboard bush splitting . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 88,475 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Fail 11 Nov 2022 88,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Base of spring is not located in lower arm , not secure , dangerous . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible Detached from lower arm . (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Pass 29 Oct 2021 77,234 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail at edge of tread , screw in centre of tread , both leaking . 245/40x18 . ()

Pass 25 Nov 2020 56,079 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 56,071 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 28 May 2019 38,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 (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))

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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NV16 BOU is a 2016 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NV16 BOU, 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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NV16 BOU is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 27 May 2016.

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