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AF54 BAS

2016 Audi A1

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,037 mi
Last recorded79,037 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 BAS
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 79,037 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 79,037 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 76,194 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 76,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2023 73,631 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 71,107 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 71,093 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 60,115 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 52,462 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm heavily worn and perished edges 215/45/16 90v (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 52,461 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively badly smear windscreen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/16 90v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm heavily worn and perished edges 215/45/16 90v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 41,693 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 29,288 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 29,288 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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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AF54 BAS is a 2016 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AF54 BAS, 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 AF54 BAS registered?

AF54 BAS is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 26 April 2016.

Is AF54 BAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF54 BAS shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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