2016 Audi A1 · 92,033 MOT tests
2016 Audi A1 reliability
2016 Audi A1s fail 20.1% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 12 A1 years (92,033 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A1s: 21.3%)
- 20.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A1s: 21.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 48,601
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 92,033
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 7.2% of tests fail here (66% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 48% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Audi A1
Fail rate by area
- Suspension7.2%
- Tyres6.8%
- Lights and electrics3.9%
- Brakes3.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.2%
- Body, chassis and structure0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.23%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.31%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.66%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.64%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.22%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.99%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.17%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.18%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.99%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.93%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.62%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.15%)
Is a 2016 Audi A1 reliable?
2016 Audi A1s fail 20.1% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 12 A1 years (92,033 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Audi A1 MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (3.23% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.31% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.66% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Audi A1 have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Audi A1 shows 48,601 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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