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2016 Audi A1

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,184 mi
Last recorded45,184 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 SEO
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 45,184 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Both rear shock mounts corroded

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear seats down at time of test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Sep 2025 45,072 miles

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

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Both rear shock mounts corroded

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear seats down at time of test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Oct 2024 35,898 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 25,899 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 18,302 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 18,267 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 11,299 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 9,788 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 8,862 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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E9 SEO is a 2016 Audi A1 in White with a 999cc petrol 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 E9 SEO, 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 E9 SEO registered?

E9 SEO is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 5 November 2016.

Is E9 SEO safe to buy?

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