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EM12 XXX

2016 Audi A1

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,113 mi
Last recorded98,113 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM12 XXX
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 98,113 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2154017 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 86,609 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 72,307 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 72,305 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall and tyre has a nail 2154017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2022 58,769 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald 2154017 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 45,046 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 34,894 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 30,724 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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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EM12 XXX is a 2016 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EM12 XXX, 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 EM12 XXX registered?

EM12 XXX is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 23 December 2016.

Is EM12 XXX safe to buy?

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