Audi A1 S Line TDI (2016)
2016 Audi A1 S Line TDI
CarHunch analysed 133 real MOT records for the 2016 Audi A1 S Line TDI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Audi A1 S Line TDI passes its MOT first time in 78.3% of cases, just slightly below the UK average of 80%, and no vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect—a reassuring sign on safety-critical items. The diesel variant shows a pass rate of 78.2%, consistent with the overall figure.
At a median mileage of 64,550 miles for an eight-year-old car, these A1s are running relatively low, and the average of just 0.23 failures per vehicle suggests they're holding up well mechanically. The complete absence of advisories is unusual and points to a model that doesn't nag owners with minor wear items, so when you inspect one, focus your pre-purchase check on the clutch, suspension bushes, and cooling system—the areas most likely to need attention as mileage climbs.
What to check before buying a 2016 Audi A1 S Line TDI
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 132 | 78.2% | 0.23 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Audi A1 S Line TDI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Audi A1 S Line TDI vehicles fall between 54,339 and 83,308 miles.
2016 Audi A1 S Line TDI — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 96 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
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