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AY16 YLG

2016 Audi A1

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

55,656 mi
Last recorded55,656 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 YLG
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 55,656 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 51,165 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 47,949 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 44,383 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 44,382 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 34,975 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 34,975 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 23,161 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 12,991 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre puncture ()

Fail 15 Jul 2020 12,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre puncture ()

Fail 22 Jun 2020 12,790 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Corner to wing area damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 5,554 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 5,452 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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AY16 YLG is a 2016 Audi A1 in Blue 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 AY16 YLG, 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 YLG registered?

AY16 YLG is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AY16 YLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY16 YLG 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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