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DC16 YTZ

2016 Audi A1

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,856 mi
Last recorded117,856 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 117,856 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 104,636 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 104,636 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush displaced (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 95,240 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 82,193 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 63,931 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear on inner edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 63,926 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear on inner edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 52,320 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 45,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some major components

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under covers fitted obscuring some major components

Pass 5 Aug 2019 33,098 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 YTZ 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 80%.

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 YTZ, 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 YTZ registered?

DC16 YTZ is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 2 August 2016.

Is DC16 YTZ safe to buy?

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