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DG16 TFE

2016 Audi A1

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,043 mi
Last recorded69,043 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG16 TFE
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 69,043 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 66,503 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 58,285 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 58,285 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 50,787 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 50,787 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 44,884 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2022 44,882 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also has a nail in (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 40,071 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))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 28,584 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 19,612 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 19,612 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 8,482 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 TFE is a 2016 Audi A1 in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TFE, 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 DG16 TFE registered?

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

Is DG16 TFE safe to buy?

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