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C5 ETP

2016 Audi A1

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,821 mi
Last recorded43,821 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 ETP
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 43,821 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 43,821 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 38,902 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 37,314 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 33,865 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 30,455 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 30,453 miles

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

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))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 28,708 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 25,702 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in outer sidewall (215/40x17) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 22,181 miles

offside front tyre cuts in sidewall

offside rear tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 6 Jun 2019 22,181 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

offside front tyre cuts in sidewall

offside rear tyre cut in sidewall

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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C5 ETP is a 2016 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C5 ETP, 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 C5 ETP registered?

C5 ETP is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 9 March 2016.

Is C5 ETP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 ETP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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