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BF16 VGO

2016 Audi A1

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,191 mi
Last recorded73,191 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 VGO
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 73,191 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 68,110 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 68,110 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 66,015 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 66,015 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts, also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dashcam ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 62,231 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 62,231 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 56,928 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Jul 2021 51,663 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 36,161 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 35,205 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 25,962 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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BF16 VGO is a 2016 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF16 VGO, 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 BF16 VGO registered?

BF16 VGO is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 27 April 2016.

Is BF16 VGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF16 VGO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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