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DY65 AKN

2016 Audi A1

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,064 mi
Last recorded73,064 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY65 AKN
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 73,064 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 73,062 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 61,886 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 61,881 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 56,928 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs in very poor condition,on braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones rear bushes are separating from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 52,371 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs slightly rusty and pitted on edge rear discs are slightly rusty and pitted on edged (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 49,575 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 44,263 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 38,610 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 27,407 miles

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

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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DY65 AKN is a 2016 Audi A1 in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DY65 AKN, 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

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What year was DY65 AKN registered?

DY65 AKN is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 12 January 2016.

Is DY65 AKN safe to buy?

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