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EF16 SZE

2016 Audi A1

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,576 mi
Last recorded73,576 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 SZE
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 73,576 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 70,897 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 68,017 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 63,771 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing close to limit and wearing thin on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush just starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 49,498 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 33,906 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 32,410 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 23,773 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 23,772 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and tyre bald on inner edge (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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EF16 SZE is a 2016 Audi A1 in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF16 SZE, 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 EF16 SZE?

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What year was EF16 SZE registered?

EF16 SZE is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is EF16 SZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF16 SZE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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