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PL16 YGJ

2016 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,324 mi
Last recorded112,324 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL16 YGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 112,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 112,323 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 99,772 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 96,632 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2024 96,632 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 90,346 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 79,239 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 71,229 miles

Front wipers juddering

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 68,713 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear arm inner bush slightly torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear arm bush slightly torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 68,713 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear arm inner bush slightly torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear arm bush slightly torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 49,240 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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PL16 YGJ 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 PL16 YGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL16 YGJ registered?

PL16 YGJ is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 11 August 2016.

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