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A20 SGE

2016 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

173,546 mi
Last recorded173,546 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 SGE
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 173,546 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 173,546 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 170,464 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 166,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 166,028 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 146,424 miles

o/s rear wing badly damaged

Fail 5 Aug 2022 146,424 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

o/s rear wing badly damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2021 129,733 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 129,733 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust rear box badly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2020 105,399 miles

bodywork damage to off side rear of vehicle

near side rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 21 Jun 2019 82,657 miles

Offside Rear Wing damaged

How Reliable is the Audi A1?

Based on 2,089,456 MOT tests across 240,261 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
5,974
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
240,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,639
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A20 SGE is a 2016 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2016 Audi A1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 41,708 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 A1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,639 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A20 SGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A1 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 10 years old, this Audi A1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A20 SGE registered?

A20 SGE is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 25 July 2016.

Is A20 SGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 SGE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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