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R27 EBS

2016 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,840 mi
Last recorded127,840 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 EBS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 127,840 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 120,698 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 111,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 111,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 104,252 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 104,252 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 99,140 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 88,036 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Feb 2020 76,943 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Feb 2020 76,943 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Feb 2019 62,016 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 62,016 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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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R27 EBS 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 66.7%.

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 R27 EBS, 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 R27 EBS registered?

R27 EBS is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 9 March 2016.

Is R27 EBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R27 EBS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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