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EF16 VTY

2016 Audi A1

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,849 mi
Last recorded69,849 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 VTY
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 69,849 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper shows slight misting of brake fluid residue, no fluid loss observed

Fail 18 Feb 2026 69,849 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper shows slight misting of brake fluid residue, no fluid loss observed

Pass 20 Feb 2025 66,781 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 66,781 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2024 62,920 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 58,265 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 49,996 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 49,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge still just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge still just legal and has 2 nails in it (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 44,522 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 40,214 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 35,574 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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EF16 VTY is a 2016 Audi A1 in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EF16 VTY, 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 EF16 VTY registered?

EF16 VTY is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 6 June 2016.

Is EF16 VTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF16 VTY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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