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EP08 EMA

2016 Audi A1

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,556 mi
Last recorded79,556 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP08 EMA
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 79,556 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2025 78,231 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2025 78,165 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2025 78,165 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 121,085 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn on inner edge - 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn on inner edge - 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 71,468 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 112,959 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 110,836 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 62,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 62,751 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 103,449 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 55,788 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn uneven on inner edge 225/40/18

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 94,183 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 50,302 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 87,958 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 45,239 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 80,362 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 35,648 miles

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

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

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

wipers smearing

Pass 12 Nov 2018 66,432 miles

Rear both rear tyres worn uneven

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2017 50,615 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn on inside edge on 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 50,615 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn on inside edge on 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 34,918 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 19,153 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 19,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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EP08 EMA is a 2016 Audi A1 in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EP08 EMA, 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 EP08 EMA registered?

EP08 EMA is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 21 April 2016.

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