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X8 ESK

2016 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

82,754 mi
Last recorded82,754 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 ESK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 82,754 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2026 83,091 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 73,969 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 82,596 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 81,089 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 81,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 59,686 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 72,275 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 78,128 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 41,820 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 60,327 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 56,253 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 55,325 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 24,793 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 50,935 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside rear wearing on inner edge, nearside rear @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 47,725 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 20,569 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 37,081 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 40,368 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 40,368 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 16,283 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 25,475 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 15,204 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 20,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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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X8 ESK is a 2016 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 X8 ESK, 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.

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What year was X8 ESK registered?

X8 ESK is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 12 October 2016.

Is X8 ESK safe to buy?

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