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DG16 XJE

2016 Audi A1

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,292 mi
Last recorded94,292 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG16 XJE
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 94,292 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 94,286 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2025 93,548 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 92,123 miles

Front Stone chip on windscreen

Fail 28 May 2024 92,116 miles

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

Front Stone chip on windscreen

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

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 31 May 2023 90,004 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 89,715 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 81,306 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbones rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Protective covers underside not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines.

Fail 4 Mar 2021 81,304 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbones rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only just met requirements. (5.2.3 (e))

Protective covers underside not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines.

service light illuminated .

Pass 12 Mar 2020 76,907 miles

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

Protective covers underside not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines.

Pass 20 Feb 2019 63,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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DG16 XJE is a 2016 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DG16 XJE, 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 DG16 XJE registered?

DG16 XJE is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is DG16 XJE safe to buy?

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