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DE07 MEL

2016 Audi A1

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,031 mi
Last recorded84,031 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE07 MEL
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 84,031 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak at centre joint, Clamp broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 84,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak at centre joint, Clamp broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 60,600 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe joint leaking, exhaust clamp snapped,center of vehicle (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads worn to approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth below 3mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 60,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe joint leaking, exhaust clamp snapped,center of vehicle (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads worn to approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth below 3mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 38,866 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 38,864 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2022 32,555 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2022 32,335 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 26,060 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 25,671 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from interior rear view mirror ()

Pass 8 May 2019 18,583 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2019 18,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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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DE07 MEL is a 2016 Audi A1 in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DE07 MEL, 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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DE07 MEL is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 6 May 2016.

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