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F21 MDS

2016 Audi A1

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

90,849 mi
Last recorded90,849 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF21 MDS
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 90,849 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 90,849 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2025 121,909 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 80,542 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 103,155 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside rear tyre worn out of shape - may cause excessive road noise

Pass 13 Mar 2024 75,478 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 86,408 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 71,164 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 72,399 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 61,261 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 64,805 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 64,805 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 48,548 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 43,995 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 39,152 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 16,634 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 24,343 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 17,741 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 12,414 miles

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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F21 MDS is a 2016 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 F21 MDS, 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 F21 MDS registered?

F21 MDS is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 22 July 2016.

Is F21 MDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F21 MDS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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