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S40 LAV

2016 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,101 mi
Last recorded73,101 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 LAV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 73,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm of the two and marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 73,067 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm of the two and marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 62,422 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 53,040 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 44,667 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 37,992 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 29,891 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 28,751 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 25,847 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 21,332 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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S40 LAV is a 2016 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S40 LAV, 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 S40 LAV registered?

S40 LAV is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is S40 LAV safe to buy?

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