CarVerify

Free Car Check

DY11 GEL

2016 Audi A1

Silver Petrol 1395cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,369 mi
Last recorded59,369 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY11 GEL
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 59,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Apr 2024 52,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 52,910 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))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 49,000 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 46,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on outer edge.4mm elsewhere (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

TPMS light on

Fail 19 Nov 2022 46,281 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on outer edge.4mm elsewhere (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

TPMS light on

Pass 26 Nov 2021 38,779 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 38,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Becoming out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread as low as 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 30,601 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 30,463 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 23,810 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
Full Audi A1 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DY11 GEL is a 2016 Audi A1 in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DY11 GEL, 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

How do I check the history of DY11 GEL?

You can check the full history of DY11 GEL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DY11 GEL registered?

DY11 GEL is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 15 April 2016.

Is DY11 GEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY11 GEL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY11 GEL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DY11 GEL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.