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DF16 AEY

2016 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,806 mi
Last recorded52,806 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 AEY
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 52,806 miles

Nearside Front headlamp damaged

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 52,806 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction & glow plug light (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front headlamp damaged

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 48,511 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 43,847 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 35,179 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle around spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 35,179 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle around spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 24,328 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 24,328 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2021 21,276 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 18,241 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 14,581 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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DF16 AEY is a 2016 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DF16 AEY, 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 DF16 AEY registered?

DF16 AEY is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 13 July 2016.

Is DF16 AEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF16 AEY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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