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ES07 SAM

2016 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,478 mi
Last recorded69,478 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES07 SAM
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 69,478 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 69,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 63,213 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 63,210 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 58,288 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 58,285 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 49,416 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 41,613 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Apr 2022 41,613 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Apr 2021 31,338 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2020 24,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2-3 mm and badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2-3mm and badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 16,006 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre slight perished

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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ES07 SAM is a 2016 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ES07 SAM, 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 ES07 SAM registered?

ES07 SAM is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 21 January 2016.

Is ES07 SAM safe to buy?

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