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AB08 BYS

2016 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,561 mi
Last recorded50,561 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BYS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 50,561 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged both front tyres slight damage to outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front both wheels slight damage to outer rim edges

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 50,554 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault brake fault warning on in dash (1.7 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged both front tyres slight damage to outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front both front wheels slight damage to outer rim edges

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2024 49,325 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring components and pipes.

Fail 26 Aug 2024 49,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring components and pipes.

Pass 15 Aug 2023 46,886 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 46,886 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened all x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2022 44,838 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 44,838 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 22 Mar 2021 41,630 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge,inner 2mm, centre 3mm, outer 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 32,440 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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AB08 BYS is a 2016 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AB08 BYS, 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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AB08 BYS is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 17 November 2016.

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