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EM54 ECS

2016 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,081 mi
Last recorded73,081 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM54 ECS
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 73,081 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 69,500 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 69,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215-45-16-90v. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215-45-16-90v. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Solid TPMS Light on dash.

Pass 3 Oct 2023 64,389 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 58,875 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 50,980 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 47,686 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 47,686 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 33,624 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 33,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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EM54 ECS is a 2016 Audi A1 in Black 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 EM54 ECS, 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

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What year was EM54 ECS registered?

EM54 ECS is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 10 June 2016.

Is EM54 ECS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EM54 ECS 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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