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FM07 MCL

2016 Audi A1

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests37 (24 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate64.9%

Mileage

58,512 mi
Last recorded58,512 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM07 MCL
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

24 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 58,512 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 55,883 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 107,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 107,908 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 51,077 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 104,075 miles

Car all covered up underneath

Fail 24 Apr 2024 104,068 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Car all covered up underneath

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 103,953 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning

Pass 15 Jun 2023 47,005 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 101,406 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 101,406 miles

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle wont idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 41,994 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 98,166 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2021 32,452 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 93,760 miles

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

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 93,760 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 25,383 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 87,232 miles

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

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

Offside Rear bumper has light damage

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

large undertrays fitted restricting inspection of some items

Fail 4 Oct 2019 87,232 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear bumper has light damage

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

large undertrays fitted restricting inspection of some items

Pass 29 Aug 2019 17,970 miles

N/S/F tyre on 3mm

O/S/F tyre on 3mm

Pass 16 Oct 2018 81,020 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 81,020 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

vehicle only just passed parking brake requirements

Pass 11 Oct 2017 73,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 73,245 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 67,482 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 67,482 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 61,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 61,530 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 56,164 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 56,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 53,200 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2013 53,186 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 46,196 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 42,664 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 38,432 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 33,997 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 33,997 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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FM07 MCL is a 2016 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.9%.

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 FM07 MCL, 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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FM07 MCL is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 16 September 2016.

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