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BB55 JEM

2016 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,738 mi
Last recorded60,738 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB55 JEM
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 60,738 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2026 49,063 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2025 59,536 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 59,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 44,419 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2025 44,416 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 55,799 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 55,799 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 55,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure tail pipe hanger snapped off. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Central Electrical wiring inadequately secured DPF sensor wire hanging down. (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 33,505 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 48,252 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 29,922 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 41,539 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 25,583 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 34,745 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 21,621 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 26,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2020 18,754 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 14,568 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very light age cracking to all four tyre treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 11,657 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 11,005 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 6,083 miles

Rear number plate smaller but meets requirements for characters and spacing

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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BB55 JEM is a 2016 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BB55 JEM, 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 BB55 JEM registered?

BB55 JEM is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 22 September 2016.

Is BB55 JEM safe to buy?

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