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D9 VAY

2016 Audi A1

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,521 mi
Last recorded50,521 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 VAY
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 50,521 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 50,413 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 45,677 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 45,601 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 40,562 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 40,359 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 33,515 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 29,393 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 26,115 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 18,307 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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D9 VAY is a 2016 Audi A1 in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 D9 VAY, 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 D9 VAY registered?

D9 VAY is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 8 January 2016.

Is D9 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D9 VAY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D9 VAY have outstanding finance?

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