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GD16 VBM

2016 Audi A1

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,904 mi
Last recorded114,904 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD16 VBM
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 114,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 114,904 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 98,601 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 98,601 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 85,753 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 85,753 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 68,474 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 54,986 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear seat cover removed to inspect seatbelts

TPM warning light on

Pass 10 Nov 2020 44,673 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 44,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 40,546 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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GD16 VBM is a 2016 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,395cc petrol 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 GD16 VBM, 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 VBM registered?

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

Is GD16 VBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD16 VBM 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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