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EA66 GZV

2016 Audi A1

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,589 mi
Last recorded108,589 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA66 GZV
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 108,589 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 108,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 105,983 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 86,832 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 86,832 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 76,525 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 72,383 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 65,070 miles

All brake disc's worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 53,572 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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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EA66 GZV is a 2016 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel 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 EA66 GZV, 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 EA66 GZV registered?

EA66 GZV is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 28 October 2016.

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