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SH04 VAN

2016 Audi A7

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,335 mi
Last recorded86,335 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A755,965 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 VAN
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2026 86,335 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2025 145,503 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 79,162 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 138,629 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 75,058 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 131,035 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 131,033 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 67,857 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2023 67,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2022 122,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 60,214 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 117,661 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 54,868 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))

Under floor covers fitted restricting full inspection of components.

Pass 22 Oct 2020 111,347 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 45,807 miles

plastic covers on sills & undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 29 Sep 2020 45,806 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

plastic covers on sills & undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 19 Oct 2019 105,664 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 34,601 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 34,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 92Y 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2019 32,510 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 96,900 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 81,517 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 58,183 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 33,809 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 30,156 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 26,912 miles

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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SH04 VAN is a 2016 Audi A7 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SH04 VAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH04 VAN registered?

SH04 VAN is a 2016 Audi A7, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is SH04 VAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH04 VAN shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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