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DC16 UTL

2016 Audi A1

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,356 mi
Last recorded77,356 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 UTL
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 77,356 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 77,356 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 77,318 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly stretched (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 63,823 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and wearing thin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 48,112 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn out of shape inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2022 34,711 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 28,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 24,706 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 18,800 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear tyres different speed ratings

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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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DC16 UTL is a 2016 Audi A1 in Black with a 999cc 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 DC16 UTL, 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 DC16 UTL registered?

DC16 UTL is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is DC16 UTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC16 UTL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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