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CA53 YEX

2016 Audi A1

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,988 mi
Last recorded95,988 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA53 YEX
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 95,988 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 86,169 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 87,380 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 76,982 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 25,608 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 67,828 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 68,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 57,040 miles

Rear n/s tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2022 58,452 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 58,452 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 42,628 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 49,687 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 29,898 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 45,051 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 45,007 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 18,752 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 18,752 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (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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CA53 YEX is a 2016 Audi A1 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CA53 YEX, 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 CA53 YEX registered?

CA53 YEX is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is CA53 YEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA53 YEX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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