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YD16 YFV

2016 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

171,328 mi
Last recorded171,328 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A663,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD16 YFV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 171,328 miles

​​Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 28 Sep 2024 147,739 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring engine components.

Pass 16 Sep 2023 129,784 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 105,357 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted from original obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 2 Sep 2022 105,357 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted from original obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Jul 2021 81,749 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake disc heavily lipped

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted from original obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Sep 2020 71,993 miles

Central Front Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Front Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 45,216 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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YD16 YFV is a 2016 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YD16 YFV, 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 YD16 YFV registered?

YD16 YFV is a 2016 Audi A6, first registered on 14 March 2016.

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