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C17 CLX

2016 Audi A1

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,770 mi
Last recorded115,770 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 CLX
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 115,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2025 115,621 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2024 109,385 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 96,326 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 79,680 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 65,649 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 65,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 49,270 miles
Pass 26 Dec 2019 36,504 miles
Fail 26 Dec 2019 36,504 miles

Offside Rear Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

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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C17 CLX is a 2016 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol 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 C17 CLX, 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 C17 CLX registered?

C17 CLX is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 20 May 2016.

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