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NX16 SWW

2016 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,270 mi
Last recorded97,270 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX16 SWW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2026 97,270 miles

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

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

rear lower coil spring mounting cups heavily corroded and breaking up both sides

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2025 87,394 miles

Brake pad wear indicator light ON

Engine & Body Undertrays Fitted.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad wear indicator damaged, Brake pads over 50% worn.

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 76,830 miles

Brake pad wear warning lamp ON.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front Inner. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine & Body Undertrays Fitted

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad wear indicator not connected to brake pad, + Damaged.

Pass 24 Mar 2023 61,997 miles

Engine & Body Undertrays Fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake Pad Wear Indicator Not Connected + Light ON.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Mar 2023 61,997 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine & Body Undertrays Fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake Pad Wear Indicator Not Connected + Light ON.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Mar 2022 51,843 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 45,011 miles

Offside Rear Lower Spring Mount rubber badly perished

Pass 17 Jan 2020 40,564 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear top arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 24,274 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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NX16 SWW 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 77.8%.

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 NX16 SWW, 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 NX16 SWW registered?

NX16 SWW is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 5 March 2016.

Is NX16 SWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX16 SWW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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