CarVerify

Free Car Check

YJ16 DCP

2016 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,143 mi
Last recorded112,143 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A663,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 DCP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 112,143 miles

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

Rear subframe corroded but not affecting rigidity

Fail 21 Oct 2025 112,143 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear subframe corroded but not affecting rigidity

Pass 8 Oct 2024 103,647 miles

Offside Front brake disc backing plate fouling brake disc

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced water ingress (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure light on

Fail 8 Oct 2024 103,647 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front brake disc backing plate fouling brake disc

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced water ingress (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 98,455 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 87,614 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 63,239 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 37,527 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 26,546 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 21,396 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
Full Audi A6 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YJ16 DCP is a 2016 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJ16 DCP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YJ16 DCP?

You can check the full history of YJ16 DCP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YJ16 DCP registered?

YJ16 DCP is a 2016 Audi A6, first registered on 28 June 2016.

Is YJ16 DCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ16 DCP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YJ16 DCP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YJ16 DCP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.