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GV16 FHG

2016 Audi A1

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,606 mi
Last recorded94,606 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV16 FHG
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 94,606 miles

Offside Front Offside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has more free play than nearside

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear tyres worn unevenly and stepped, both rear shocks have reduced dampening (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 20 Sep 2025 94,606 miles

Offside Front Offside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has more free play than nearside

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear tyres worn unevenly and stepped, both rear shocks have reduced dampening (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lump on outer side wall 215/40/17(DOT0524) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 89,136 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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Pass 9 Sep 2023 79,043 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 65,680 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 65,679 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2021 54,294 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))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 54,294 miles

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

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))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 43,472 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 25,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cords can be felt but cut less than 25mm. (5.2.3 (d) (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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GV16 FHG 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 70%.

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 GV16 FHG, 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 GV16 FHG registered?

GV16 FHG is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 28 June 2016.

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