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S16 XJP

2016 Audi A7

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

81,016 mi
Last recorded81,016 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A755,965 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 XJP
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 81,016 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2026 81,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 78,067 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 193,415 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 193,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 70,899 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 180,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 63,087 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 165,222 miles

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 165,221 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Gearbox cluster light indicate a fault

Pass 28 Oct 2022 54,508 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Feb 2022 150,473 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 45,401 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 135,949 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 38,291 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 116,748 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 31,619 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 112,135 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 104,259 miles

Wipers smeary

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

Side & Under trays fitted

Small crack to NS of screen

Pass 27 Apr 2017 92,941 miles

Crack to NS lower of windscreen

Front & Side under trays fitted

OS rear tyre worn & blocking on inner edge

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

Wipers smeary

Pass 28 Apr 2016 80,821 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

damaged windscreen

Fail 28 Apr 2016 80,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords & wearing unevenly on inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

damaged windscreen

Pass 6 May 2015 63,063 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 37,550 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 31,262 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Audi A7?

Based on 171,917 MOT tests across 20,558 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
7,773
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
20,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,049
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 482
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 461
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S16 XJP is a 2016 Audi A7 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2016 Audi A7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 55,965 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 A7 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,049 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S16 XJP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A7 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 10 years old, this Audi A7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S16 XJP registered?

S16 XJP is a 2016 Audi A7, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is S16 XJP safe to buy?

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