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AB53 BRA

2016 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,668 mi
Last recorded131,668 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB53 BRA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 131,668 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 124,155 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 116,096 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 105,094 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 105,094 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 93,453 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 81,733 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 74,820 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 58,559 miles

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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AB53 BRA is a 2016 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AB53 BRA, 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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What year was AB53 BRA registered?

AB53 BRA is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is AB53 BRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB53 BRA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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