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DG16 DAU

2016 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,174 mi
Last recorded85,174 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG16 DAU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 85,174 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 85,173 miles

Exhaust system insecure sleeve center (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 80,952 miles

Exhaust centre joint deteriorated

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 80,952 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust centre joint deteriorated

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 74,730 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 68,402 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 57,962 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 43,016 miles

Keep eye on all tyre tread depths

Pass 18 Jun 2020 37,758 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 33,273 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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DG16 DAU is a 2016 Audi A1 in Black 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 DG16 DAU, 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 DG16 DAU registered?

DG16 DAU is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 14 March 2016.

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