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DL16 TCV

2016 Audi A1

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,545 mi
Last recorded100,545 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL16 TCV
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 100,545 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 97,042 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 95,685 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 95,685 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 85,221 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 67,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 47,804 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 43,278 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 34,429 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 34,429 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 32,134 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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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DL16 TCV is a 2016 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DL16 TCV, 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 DL16 TCV registered?

DL16 TCV is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 5 July 2016.

Is DL16 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL16 TCV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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