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YL16 MZE

2016 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,413 mi
Last recorded119,413 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A663,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 MZE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 119,413 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 184,130 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 105,830 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 144,883 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 144,883 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 85,038 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 82,112 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 65,319 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 48,754 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 43,626 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 43,623 miles

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

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

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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YL16 MZE is a 2016 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YL16 MZE, 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

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What year was YL16 MZE registered?

YL16 MZE is a 2016 Audi A6, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is YL16 MZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL16 MZE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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