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EL13 DAS

2016 Audi A1

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,146 mi
Last recorded75,146 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL13 DAS
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 75,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven wear in inner dge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 67,748 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface badly corroded / discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

some engine and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine and under body components

Fail 14 Jan 2025 67,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface badly corroded / discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

some engine and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine and under body components

Pass 12 Jan 2024 61,957 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 58,474 miles

some engine and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine and under body components

Fail 15 Dec 2022 58,474 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

some engine and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine and under body components

Pass 26 Nov 2021 54,809 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 54,808 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 42,606 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 29,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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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EL13 DAS is a 2016 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EL13 DAS, 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 EL13 DAS?

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What year was EL13 DAS registered?

EL13 DAS is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 13 December 2016.

Is EL13 DAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL13 DAS shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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