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YA16 CPY

2016 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,540 mi
Last recorded124,540 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A663,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA16 CPY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 124,540 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 101,410 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 78,224 miles

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

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

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring full inspection of some components

Fail 21 Oct 2023 77,999 miles

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

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

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

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

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring full inspection of some components

Pass 27 Oct 2022 58,917 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 58,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 37,169 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 31,044 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 22,300 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A6?

Based on 2,724,792 MOT tests across 249,374 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
8,511
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
249,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72,312
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48,430
position lamp(s) not working 25,884
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 25,264
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,578
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YA16 CPY is a 2016 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 63,296 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 A6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72,312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YA16 CPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 10 years old, this Audi A6 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YA16 CPY registered?

YA16 CPY is a 2016 Audi A6, first registered on 24 May 2016.

Is YA16 CPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA16 CPY 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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