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AU12 SUE

2016 Audi A1

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,138 mi
Last recorded71,138 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 SUE
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 71,138 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Misshaped (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 71,138 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Misshaped (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 65,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Unrepairable ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracks on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 59,751 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF/OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner/outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR/OSR STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 59,751 miles

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 NSR/OSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF/OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner/outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR/OSR STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 53,909 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF,NSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSF,NSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2022 53,907 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF,NSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSF,NSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 49,112 miles

Emissions too clean to register

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OSF,NSF (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged OSF,NSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 43,584 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 35,557 miles

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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AU12 SUE is a 2016 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU12 SUE, 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 AU12 SUE registered?

AU12 SUE is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 21 April 2016.

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