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HG16 OVB

2016 Audi A1

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,374 mi
Last recorded80,374 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG16 OVB
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 80,374 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Two Nails 215/45/16

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 May 2026 80,361 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Two Nails 215/45/16

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 89,121 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 71,154 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 22 May 2024 71,154 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 67,219 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 60,369 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 58,253 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 54,318 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 50,566 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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HG16 OVB 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 80%.

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 HG16 OVB, 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 HG16 OVB registered?

HG16 OVB is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 22 July 2016.

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