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N12 HMD

2016 Audi A1

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,499 mi
Last recorded115,499 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 HMD
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 115,499 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 98,685 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 98,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Oct 2023 81,745 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle joint sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear plate (0.1 (b))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off rear plate (0.1 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 81,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective middle joint sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear plate (0.1 (b))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off rear plate (0.1 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 64,183 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearing noisy and sticking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 64,183 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearing noisy and sticking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Oct 2021 53,758 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 46,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 38,761 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 30,617 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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N12 HMD is a 2016 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N12 HMD, 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 N12 HMD registered?

N12 HMD is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 23 January 2016.

Is N12 HMD safe to buy?

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