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DG16 DZJ

2016 Audi A1

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,820 mi
Last recorded106,820 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG16 DZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 106,820 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 106,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 95,371 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 84,789 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 72,235 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 72,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 52,761 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 48,523 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 42,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & has damage on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & has damage on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2020 42,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & has damage on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & has damage on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Replaced at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 30,377 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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 DZJ is a 2016 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol 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 DG16 DZJ, 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 DZJ registered?

DG16 DZJ is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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