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MAZ 270

2016 Audi A1

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,221 mi
Last recorded75,221 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 270
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 75,221 miles

Exhaust Rear Silencer Outer Skin Deteriorating/Corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm (215/45r16) (DOT4022) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm (215/45r16) (DOT4721) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 75,183 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible Front & Rear - Incorrect Spacing (0.1 (b))

Exhaust Rear Silencer Outer Skin Deteriorating/Corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm (215/45r16) (DOT4022) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm (215/45r16) (DOT4721) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 70,852 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn pitted around inside faces outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 19 Feb 2024 64,864 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 64,802 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 58,505 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 50,693 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 39,502 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 30,908 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 17,643 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 17,368 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))

under trays and engine covers fitted

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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MAZ 270 is a 2016 Audi A1 in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MAZ 270, 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 MAZ 270 registered?

MAZ 270 is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 21 April 2016.

Is MAZ 270 safe to buy?

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