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2016 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · GL16 ACV

GL16 ACV

2016 Audi A1 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 75,542 miles. MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.

Make & Model
AUDI A1
Year / Origin
2016 · Maidstone
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 10 Feb 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 May 2027)
Recorded Mileage
75,542 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 10 Feb 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 May 2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2016
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a clean roadworthiness profile with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT test on 6 February 2026 at 75,542 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of passing tests since early 2023, suggesting the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that prevents recurring mechanical or structural issues. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with typical usage for a ten-year-old vehicle. Between the January 2023 test at 45,615 miles and the February 2025 test at 64,360 miles, the car covered approximately 18,745 miles over two years. The recent jump from 64,360 miles in early 2025 to 75,542 miles in February 2026 shows an average annual usage of roughly 11,000 miles, which aligns well with the overall lifetime average of 7,554 miles per year. This steady usage pattern suggests the car has not been subject to extreme long-distance motorway commuting or, conversely, long periods of stationary neglect. While the MOT history is remarkably clean, the single failure recorded on 2 February 2024 at 55,597 miles indicates a minor setback that was resolved immediately. Because the vehicle has passed all subsequent tests without advisories, there is no evidence of worsening corrosion, suspension wear, or brake issues. A physical inspection should focus on verifying the current condition of consumables such as tyre tread depth and wiper blades, which are not captured in MOT data. A buyer should also check the service history to complement this digital record. Although the MOT history shows no issues with structural integrity or emissions, ensuring that oil changes and fluid top-ups have been performed regularly will be essential for a high-mileage Audi engine. The lack of advisories regarding brake discs or suspension bushes in the recent years suggests the vehicle has been kept in good mechanical order.
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GL16 ACV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
  • 75,542 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

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GL16 ACV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Sept 2026, 22:26
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Audi A1 (GL16 ACV) between January 2023 and February 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 06 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.

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GL16 ACV Mileage History

  1. 27/01/202345,615 mi
  2. 02/02/202455,597 mi+9,982 mi
  3. 02/02/202455,597 mi
  4. 28/01/202564,360 mi+8,763 mi
  5. 06/02/202675,542 mi+11,182 mi

Average of roughly 9,882 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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