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SA16 VHB

2016 Audi A7

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,916 mi
Last recorded85,916 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A755,965 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA16 VHB
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 85,916 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 85,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 78,374 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 78,374 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 66,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 54,272 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 42,844 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 32,054 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 27,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under covers fitted preventing the inspection of several components

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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SA16 VHB is a 2016 Audi A7 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SA16 VHB, 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 SA16 VHB registered?

SA16 VHB is a 2016 Audi A7, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is SA16 VHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA16 VHB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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