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AF16 ZCJ

2016 Audi A1

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

54,179 mi
Last recorded54,179 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 ZCJ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 54,179 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 54,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 37,295 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 37,295 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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 30 Sep 2024 37,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 29,582 miles

Under trays fitted as standard obscuring some components

Pass 1 Dec 2022 24,171 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 24,102 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 19,319 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))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 19,309 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 15,075 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s, worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 11,536 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 10,317 miles

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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AF16 ZCJ is a 2016 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AF16 ZCJ, 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 AF16 ZCJ registered?

AF16 ZCJ is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is AF16 ZCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 ZCJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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