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AJ12 DOG

2016 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,464 mi
Last recorded70,464 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 DOG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 70,464 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 62,202 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 51,211 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 44,349 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 36,253 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 24 May 2022 36,248 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner / outer edge wear plus perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner / outer edge wear plus perished (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 17 Dec 2020 26,532 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Dec 2019 16,209 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

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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AJ12 DOG is a 2016 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AJ12 DOG, 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 AJ12 DOG registered?

AJ12 DOG is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 19 December 2016.

Is AJ12 DOG safe to buy?

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