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MW61 SAM

2016 Audi A1

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

74,140 mi
Last recorded74,140 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 SAM
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 74,140 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2026 129,860 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 58,897 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 122,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 50,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 49,931 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 115,695 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 109,743 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 37,419 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 37,419 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 100,415 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 100,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 25,045 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 89,163 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 22,067 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 75,211 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 75,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 19,030 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 61,173 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 14,726 miles

Front Both front tyres sidewalls showing cuts and cosmetic damage.

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 46,803 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 46,802 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake wear warning lamp on dash

Pass 20 Jan 2017 36,497 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 36,107 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 30,197 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 19,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MW61 SAM is a 2016 Audi A1 in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 MW61 SAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MW61 SAM registered?

MW61 SAM is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 8 January 2016.

Is MW61 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW61 SAM shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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