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GD16 VAU

2016 Audi A1

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,867 mi
Last recorded94,867 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD16 VAU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 94,867 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 82,641 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 79,044 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 68,353 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 62,592 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 62,592 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner cut to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2021 56,198 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 13 Aug 2020 51,709 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 46,753 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 43,108 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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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GD16 VAU is a 2016 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GD16 VAU, 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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What year was GD16 VAU registered?

GD16 VAU is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is GD16 VAU safe to buy?

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