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DG16 TFA

2016 Audi A1

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,250 mi
Last recorded63,250 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG16 TFA
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 63,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Oct 2024 53,597 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 53,594 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 34,365 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))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 27,594 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 26,830 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn outer edge also perished 2154516 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 24,160 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 19,489 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 TFA is a 2016 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel 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 TFA, 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 TFA registered?

DG16 TFA is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is DG16 TFA safe to buy?

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