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2016 AUDI A11.4L Petrol

HW66 AEC

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 2016 AUDI A1 is a Petrol vehicle with a 1395cc engine. Currently it has no valid MOT recorded and is taxed for road use. The latest recorded mileage is 51,662.

MOT
Expired
Expires 14/08/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/08/2026
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Fuel
Petrol
Year
2016
Engine
1395cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having achieved a clean pass in its most recent inspection on 12 August 2025 at 51,662 miles. The maintenance trend shows an improving trajectory following a period of reactive repairs. While the car suffered failures in both 2023 and 2024, the subsequent passes without recorded advisories indicate that the owner addressed the identified defects and has since maintained the vehicle to a standard operating level. At approximately ten years old, the recorded mileage of 51,662 miles represents a low annual average of roughly 5,166 miles. This low usage profile typically suggests less mechanical strain on the drivetrain and engine compared to high-mileage counterparts. The data shows a consistent pattern of use, with 2,788 miles covered between October 2023 and August 2024, and another 4,388 miles covered in the final year of records. However, low mileage over long periods can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components and brake systems, which the buyer should verify physically. The buyer must focus on the specific issues that caused the failures in October 2023 and August 2024, although the provided record does not list the specific mechanical faults. The pattern of failing followed immediately by successful passes suggests issues with easily replaceable consumables or minor mechanical adjustments. Given the age of the Audi A1, an inspection should prioritise checking for corrosion on brake calipers, suspension bushes for age-related damage, and the structural integrity of the underside to ensure that the low mileage has not masked underlying oxidation or perished fluids.

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Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

43
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 9 Aug 2026, 02:00
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having achieved a clean pass in its most recent inspection on 12 August 2025 at 51,662 miles. The maintenance trend shows an improving trajectory following a period of reactive repairs. While the car suffered failures in both 2023 and 2024, the subsequent passes without recorded advisories indicate that the owner addressed the identified defects and has since maintained the vehicle to a standard operating level. At approximately ten years old, the recorded mileage of 51,662 miles represents a low annual average of roughly 5,166 miles. This low usage profile typically suggests less mechanical strain on the drivetrain and engine compared to high-mileage counterparts. The data shows a consistent pattern of use, with 2,788 miles covered between October 2023 and August 2024, and another 4,388 miles covered in the final year of records. However, low mileage over long periods can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components and brake systems, which the buyer should verify physically. The buyer must focus on the specific issues that caused the failures in October 2023 and August 2024, although the provided record does not list the specific mechanical faults. The pattern of failing followed immediately by successful passes suggests issues with easily replaceable consumables or minor mechanical adjustments. Given the age of the Audi A1, an inspection should prioritise checking for corrosion on brake calipers, suspension bushes for age-related damage, and the structural integrity of the underside to ensure that the low mileage has not masked underlying oxidation or perished fluids.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2016 Audi A1 (HW66 AEC), we found 5 MOT results in the period of October 2023 to August 2025.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 60% pass rate, with 3 passes and 2 failures recorded. A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 2 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 2 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.

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