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AU04 ART

2016 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,654 mi
Last recorded104,654 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 ART
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 104,654 miles

Coolant leak From thermostat/water pump area.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bent arm bush weeping oil. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 87,036 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear brake discs are wearing a lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 87,035 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers leaving streaks on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear brake discs are wearing a lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 66,803 miles

Nearside Rear head lamp level sensor is seizing

Nearside Rear reflector is damaged with a piece missing.

Offside Front seatbelt strap is not recoiling back fully.

Offside Rear tyre has a metal object stuck in tread

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both brake discs are wearing a lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 66,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm inner bush is torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened lower spring mount corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bent arm bush is torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm inner bush is torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened lower spring mount corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear head lamp level sensor is seizing

Nearside Rear reflector is damaged with a piece missing.

Offside Front seatbelt strap is not recoiling back fully.

Offside Rear tyre has a metal object stuck in tread

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both brake discs are wearing a lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 51,497 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 45,010 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 32,370 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 22,558 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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AU04 ART is a 2016 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol 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 AU04 ART, 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 AU04 ART registered?

AU04 ART is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 2016.

Is AU04 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU04 ART 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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