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AY16 XJJ

2016 Audi A1

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,304 mi
Last recorded36,304 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 XJJ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 36,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 35,712 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded and insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped and corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 34,926 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts and both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 33,696 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 32,447 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 31,412 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 30,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush of front suspension bottom arm, starting to perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush of front bottom arm, starting to perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 30,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush of front suspension bottom arm, starting to perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush of front bottom arm, starting to perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 24,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in the sidewall, but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

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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AY16 XJJ is a 2016 Audi A1 in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY16 XJJ, 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.

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What year was AY16 XJJ registered?

AY16 XJJ is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 17 March 2016.

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