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NM12 ZEN

2016 Audi A1

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,176 mi
Last recorded74,176 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM12 ZEN
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 74,176 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2026 74,155 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 68,505 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 65,423 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 60,308 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 52,812 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 52,812 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 44,001 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer wall of tyre but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 34,913 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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NM12 ZEN is a 2016 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NM12 ZEN, 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 NM12 ZEN registered?

NM12 ZEN is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 20 August 2016.

Is NM12 ZEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NM12 ZEN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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