2016 Audi A1 1.4L Petrol · SY16 VCE
2016 Audi A1 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 73,911 miles. MOT valid until 03 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,911 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY16 VCE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2026
- 73,911 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY16 VCE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Audi A1 (SY16 VCE) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
SY16 VCE Mileage History
- 22/08/202458,656 mi
- 02/09/202566,484 mi+7,828 mi
- 02/09/202566,484 mi
- 03/09/202673,888 mi+7,404 mi
- 05/09/202673,911 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 7,490 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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