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DC16 YSG

2016 Audi A1

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,015 mi
Last recorded77,015 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 YSG
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 77,015 miles

Hand brake lever got slightly free play.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust backbox corroded.

Pass 5 Feb 2025 57,850 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 57,848 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 49,543 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 44,997 miles

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

under-trays fitted obsecuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2023 44,997 miles

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

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

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

under-trays fitted obsecuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2022 38,624 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2022 38,624 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2021 33,830 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 21,178 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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DC16 YSG is a 2016 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YSG, 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 DC16 YSG registered?

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

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