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AS14 LYJ

2016 Audi A1

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,902 mi
Last recorded108,902 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS14 LYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 108,902 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2026 108,901 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2025 92,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 78,245 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 78,245 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 68,736 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 61,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 61,218 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 51,882 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 46,118 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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AS14 LYJ is a 2016 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AS14 LYJ, 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 AS14 LYJ registered?

AS14 LYJ is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is AS14 LYJ safe to buy?

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