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EL03 CUL

2016 Audi A1

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,548 mi
Last recorded52,548 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL03 CUL
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 52,548 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 47,852 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 47,852 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 43,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40Y17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 41,356 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 35,654 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 35,654 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 26,485 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 19,319 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 17,574 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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EL03 CUL is a 2016 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EL03 CUL, 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 EL03 CUL registered?

EL03 CUL is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is EL03 CUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL03 CUL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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