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MA03 YAR

2016 Audi A1

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,441 mi
Last recorded109,441 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 YAR
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 109,441 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 87,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer sidewall is cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to legal limit and wearing inner edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is now at 1.6mm limit at time of Retest (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 86,559 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play lift and wear in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer sidewall is cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to legal limit and wearing inner edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 65,862 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 53,228 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 42,308 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 35,155 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 29,083 miles

Front number plate is cracked.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm at outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded , pitted and unevenly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 29,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords at tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate is cracked.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm at outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded , pitted and unevenly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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MA03 YAR is a 2016 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MA03 YAR, 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 MA03 YAR registered?

MA03 YAR is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 13 October 2016.

Is MA03 YAR safe to buy?

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