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AB55 ATE

2016 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,883 mi
Last recorded74,883 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB55 ATE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 74,883 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 74,800 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 64,143 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 55,515 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 43,797 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 43,797 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 15 Nov 2021 35,629 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 27,940 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 14,037 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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AB55 ATE is a 2016 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AB55 ATE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB55 ATE registered?

AB55 ATE is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is AB55 ATE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB55 ATE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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