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DF16 EEJ

2016 Audi A1

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,415 mi
Last recorded71,415 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 EEJ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 71,415 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 12 Aug 2026 71,410 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2025 66,819 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 59,491 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 59,490 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 53,730 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 43,269 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 36,840 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 36,840 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 26,991 miles

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

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

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 EEJ is a 2016 Audi A1 in Grey with a 999cc 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 DF16 EEJ, 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 EEJ registered?

DF16 EEJ is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 23 May 2016.

Is DF16 EEJ safe to buy?

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