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E21 ALD

2016 Audi A1

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

56,010 mi
Last recorded56,010 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 ALD
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 56,010 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 May 2025 82,182 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 May 2025 82,182 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 46,981 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 46,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 73,682 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 73,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 35,909 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 35,866 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 65,811 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 65,811 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 27,853 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 54,104 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 54,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 24,958 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 24,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 50,811 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 50,796 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 23,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 37,263 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 37,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 21,546 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Dec 2019 21,546 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 20,487 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 20,487 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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E21 ALD is a 2016 Audi A1 in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 E21 ALD, 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 E21 ALD registered?

E21 ALD is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 15 December 2016.

Is E21 ALD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E21 ALD shows 25 tests with a 56% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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