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DG16 DBU

2016 Audi A1

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,340 mi
Last recorded43,340 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG16 DBU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 43,340 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 41,147 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 41,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2023 36,575 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 25,941 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 20,961 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 14,942 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 10,832 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 DBU is a 2016 Audi A1 in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DBU, 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

How do I check the history of DG16 DBU?

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What year was DG16 DBU registered?

DG16 DBU is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is DG16 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG16 DBU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DG16 DBU have outstanding finance?

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