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DG16 XDC

2016 Audi A1

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,106 mi
Last recorded64,106 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG16 XDC
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 64,106 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 64,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 59,492 miles

Central Rear registration plate insecure

Pass 19 Feb 2024 53,302 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 23,317 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 23,317 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Feb 2023 47,146 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 47,146 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 40,173 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 40,173 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 35,570 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 30,000 miles

Front chip smaller than 40 mm in swept area of windscreen

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 29,995 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front chip smaller than 40 mm in swept area of windscreen

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

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 XDC is a 2016 Audi A1 in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 XDC, 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 XDC registered?

DG16 XDC is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 15 March 2016.

Is DG16 XDC safe to buy?

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