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GU16 DSO

2016 Audi A1

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,214 mi
Last recorded76,214 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU16 DSO
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 76,214 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 76,213 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2026 75,929 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 75,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2025 71,687 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 71,680 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 66,660 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 66,657 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 66,650 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 61,901 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 54,388 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 45,386 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 35,438 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 26,293 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 26,293 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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GU16 DSO is a 2016 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GU16 DSO, 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 GU16 DSO registered?

GU16 DSO is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is GU16 DSO safe to buy?

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