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AK16 YDD

2016 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

203,785 mi
Last recorded203,785 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 YDD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 203,785 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2026 203,785 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 May 2025 183,194 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 183,194 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 2 May 2024 163,113 miles

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

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2024 163,113 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

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

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2023 137,510 miles

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 May 2023 137,510 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2022 116,734 miles

Emissions too low

Pass 4 Jun 2021 104,298 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 104,298 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 93,434 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 71,834 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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AK16 YDD is a 2016 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 AK16 YDD, 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 AK16 YDD registered?

AK16 YDD is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 18 May 2016.

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