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RF16 ZTC

2016 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,640 mi
Last recorded75,640 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF16 ZTC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 75,640 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Under body slight surface rust on body components

Pass 8 Jul 2025 68,548 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 58,068 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 50,751 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 40,239 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 40,239 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 31,308 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 26,262 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 20,800 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 20,796 miles

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

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

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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RF16 ZTC is a 2016 Audi A4 in Black 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 RF16 ZTC, 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 RF16 ZTC registered?

RF16 ZTC is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 22 July 2016.

Is RF16 ZTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF16 ZTC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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