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G6 VMB

2016 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

118,605 mi
Last recorded118,605 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG6 VMB
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 118,605 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 118,605 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 105,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 worn smooth inner edge(2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 worn smooth inner edge (2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 105,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rearward bush already detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rearward bush already detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 worn smooth inner edge(2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 worn smooth inner edge (2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 92,373 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 92,373 miles

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

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/16 both front ply exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 77,562 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 77,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 63,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 (2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 63,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 47,586 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 32,866 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 27,585 miles

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

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

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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G6 VMB is a 2016 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 G6 VMB, 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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G6 VMB is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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