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AB55 DOW

2016 Audi A1

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,199 mi
Last recorded56,199 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB55 DOW
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 56,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure warning light ON

Fail 18 Jun 2026 56,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure warning light ON

Pass 20 Jun 2025 55,197 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 45,704 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 45,704 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 43,197 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 38,031 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 37,974 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 30,250 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 30,250 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 23,754 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 19,720 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 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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AB55 DOW is a 2016 Audi A1 in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AB55 DOW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB55 DOW registered?

AB55 DOW is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 19 April 2016.

Is AB55 DOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB55 DOW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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