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AB06 LEX

2016 Audi A1

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,107 mi
Last recorded78,107 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB06 LEX
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 78,107 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 78,107 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 87,243 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 87,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2025 69,681 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 66,803 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 66,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2024 79,682 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 61,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 67,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 55,653 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 51,380 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 50,830 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 45,645 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 44,608 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 41,332 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 38,892 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 34,147 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 24,320 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 24,320 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

How Reliable is the Audi A1?

Based on 2,089,456 MOT tests across 240,261 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
5,974
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
240,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,639
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AB06 LEX is a 2016 Audi A1 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Audi A1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 41,708 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,639 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB06 LEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A1 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 10 years old, this Audi A1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB06 LEX registered?

AB06 LEX is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is AB06 LEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB06 LEX shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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