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OM05 ESM

2016 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,317 mi
Last recorded94,317 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOM05 ESM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 94,317 miles

Vehicle has covers fitted making unable to check some testable items

Pass 19 Jul 2025 85,661 miles

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

Vehicle has covers fitted making unable to check some testable items.

Pass 20 Jul 2024 72,469 miles

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 22 Jul 2023 61,222 miles

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 22 Jul 2023 61,221 miles

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 14 May 2022 56,914 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 36,070 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 31,930 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 21,892 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 24 Apr 2019 21,892 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front 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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OM05 ESM is a 2016 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OM05 ESM, 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 OM05 ESM registered?

OM05 ESM is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 12 September 2016.

Is OM05 ESM safe to buy?

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