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MY04 ABZ

2016 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,488 mi
Last recorded78,488 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY04 ABZ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 78,488 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 72,183 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2025 71,869 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 66,414 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 66,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 62,200 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 54,166 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 47,656 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 47,411 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 47,411 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 39,675 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 33,072 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 25,565 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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MY04 ABZ is a 2016 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MY04 ABZ, 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 MY04 ABZ registered?

MY04 ABZ is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is MY04 ABZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY04 ABZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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