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MV16 VFO

2016 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,677 mi
Last recorded87,677 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV16 VFO
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 87,677 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Getting close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Manufactures covers

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Front arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 87,677 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Getting close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Manufactures covers

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Front arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 82,528 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Manufactures covers fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting close to limit also worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 77,614 miles

Manufacturers covers fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting close & worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 69,430 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily worn & have a lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Have slight ware on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Manufactures covers fitted

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 61,787 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

manufacture covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2020 56,495 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

manufacture covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2019 44,167 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 44,167 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking above brake pedal (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2019 41,356 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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MV16 VFO is a 2016 Audi A1 in Black 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 MV16 VFO, 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 MV16 VFO registered?

MV16 VFO is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 8 March 2016.

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