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DL16 YSU

2016 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,466 mi
Last recorded78,466 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL16 YSU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 78,466 miles

Offside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 67,540 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 67,540 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 58,253 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 57,286 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 48,634 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 45,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm , damage to sidewall & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm , damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm, damage to sidewall & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tracking

Fail 7 Jun 2021 45,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm , damage to sidewall & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm , damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm, damage to sidewall & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tracking

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2019 33,046 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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DL16 YSU is a 2016 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YSU, 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 YSU registered?

DL16 YSU is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 11 July 2016.

Is DL16 YSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL16 YSU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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