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BA16 TZR

2016 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,334 mi
Last recorded75,334 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 TZR
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 75,334 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 73,497 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 68,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear bumper damaged

Fail 1 Nov 2023 68,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear bumper damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2022 51,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.2mm + worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both N/S and O/S on approx. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 51,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.2mm + worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both N/S and O/S on approx. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 32,521 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 17,219 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 13,919 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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BA16 TZR is a 2016 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BA16 TZR, 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 BA16 TZR registered?

BA16 TZR is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 30 August 2016.

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