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MR51 HEF

2016 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,474 mi
Last recorded97,474 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR51 HEF
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 97,474 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns and os front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

low emissions

Fail 15 Jun 2026 97,474 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns and os front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate inscription missing both (0.1 (b))

low emissions

Pass 13 Jun 2025 89,936 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 89,936 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 May 2024 80,649 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 79,011 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 79,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 72,987 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 67,064 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2021 59,018 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 52,268 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF&OSF lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF tyre slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 40,172 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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MR51 HEF is a 2016 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MR51 HEF, 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 MR51 HEF registered?

MR51 HEF is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 15 August 2016.

Is MR51 HEF safe to buy?

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