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DC16 ZRJ

2016 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,103 mi
Last recorded88,103 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 ZRJ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 88,103 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2026 88,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system insecure Centre sleeve clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in secondary grooves - tread depth at 5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 79,714 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken just after flexible exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 76,103 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Foglight fto

Fail 29 Aug 2024 76,102 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Foglight fto

Pass 7 Sep 2023 63,627 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Fog light fails to operate

Rear Tyres slightly perished

Undertrays fitted as standard

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various small stone-chips across screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 63,627 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Front Fog light fails to operate

Rear Tyres slightly perished

Undertrays fitted as standard

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various small stone-chips across screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 63,512 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 63,512 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 61,734 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 61,734 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 56,643 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 27 Jul 2019 48,292 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 ZRJ is a 2016 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZRJ, 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 ZRJ registered?

DC16 ZRJ is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 10 August 2016.

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