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AK16 ZDW

2016 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,296 mi
Last recorded153,296 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 ZDW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 153,296 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 153,296 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 140,444 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Nov 2023 123,255 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 95,867 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 95,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50R17 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50R17 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 75,945 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 56,588 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 34,539 miles

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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AK16 ZDW 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 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 AK16 ZDW, 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 ZDW registered?

AK16 ZDW is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 26 May 2016.

Is AK16 ZDW safe to buy?

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