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2016 Audi A1

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,487 mi
Last recorded45,487 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSS 40
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 45,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth - below 3mm ! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mounting has small amount of free lift when hanging . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2025 41,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush started to split and perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush started to split and perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate delaminating. (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 May 2025 41,591 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working Both rear fog lamps not working. (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush started to split and perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush started to split and perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate delaminating. (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2024 37,695 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2023 34,413 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 30,660 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 25,649 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 21,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (1.6mm limit) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (1.6mm limit) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 15,287 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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CSS 40 is a 2016 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CSS 40, 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 CSS 40 registered?

CSS 40 is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is CSS 40 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSS 40 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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