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AY05 SEF

2016 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,815 mi
Last recorded117,815 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 SEF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2026 117,815 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 106,748 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 90,422 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 76,106 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 63,951 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 50,942 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 41,390 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 40,202 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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AY05 SEF is a 2016 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AY05 SEF, 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

How do I check the history of AY05 SEF?

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What year was AY05 SEF registered?

AY05 SEF is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is AY05 SEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 SEF shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY05 SEF have outstanding finance?

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