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DR55 DEL

2016 Audi A1

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,303 mi
Last recorded88,303 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR55 DEL
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 88,303 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 88,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2025 80,783 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 80,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2024 73,032 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 73,026 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 70,810 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 70,801 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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 11 Mar 2023 55,396 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 45,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded/ pitted, especially on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded/pitted, especially on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 40,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on inner edge, very low across the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded/pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded/pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 35,596 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 32,331 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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DR55 DEL is a 2016 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DR55 DEL, 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 DR55 DEL registered?

DR55 DEL is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 31 October 2016.

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