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BJ16 WLC

2016 Audi A1

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,225 mi
Last recorded72,225 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 WLC
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 72,225 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 69,127 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 69,127 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 57,574 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 49,533 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 43,447 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 43,447 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 40,582 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 37,942 miles

Vehicle has engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 26 Feb 2019 32,570 miles

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

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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BJ16 WLC 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 80%.

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 BJ16 WLC, 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 BJ16 WLC registered?

BJ16 WLC is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 22 March 2016.

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