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G7 ARA

2016 Audi A1

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,036 mi
Last recorded58,036 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 ARA
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 58,036 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 53,829 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 50,016 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 50,015 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 47,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

tyre light is on dash

Pass 14 Feb 2022 38,951 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 38,951 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 34,207 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 34,207 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

tyre low pressure light on in dash

Fail 30 Sep 2020 32,425 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 26,237 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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G7 ARA is a 2016 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G7 ARA, 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 G7 ARA registered?

G7 ARA is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 28 October 2016.

Is G7 ARA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G7 ARA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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