2016 Audi A4 · 74,697 MOT tests
2016 Audi A4 reliability
2016 Audi A4s fail 18.6% of first MOT tests, 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 24 A4 years (74,697 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A4s: 26.5%)
- 18.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A4s: 26.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 68,505
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 74,697
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 6.9% of tests fail here (29% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 73% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Audi A4
Fail rate by area
- Suspension6.9%
- Tyres6.3%
- Brakes2.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.2%
- Lights and electrics2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2%
- Body, chassis and structure0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.55%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.71%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.31%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.08%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.04%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.02%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.41%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.08%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.24%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.21%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.66%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.96%)
Other years
Every Audi A4 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Audi A4 reliable?
2016 Audi A4s fail 18.6% of first MOT tests, 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 24 A4 years (74,697 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Audi A4 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.55% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.71% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.31% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Audi A4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Audi A4 shows 68,505 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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