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E3 CBX

2016 Audi A1

Red Petrol
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,243 mi
Last recorded92,243 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 CBX
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 92,243 miles

Exhaust noisy.

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 83,723 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 76,659 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jan 2023 76,659 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jan 2022 70,608 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 70,284 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 58,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement small split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 53,205 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 4 Jan 2020 53,185 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Exhaust system insecure and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Jan 2019 44,400 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2019 44,400 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2018 38,305 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 32,344 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face corroded (3.5.1i)

both front tyres scrubbing/peeling on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Jan 2016 27,466 miles

both front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2015 21,436 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both front and rear brake discs slightly corroded and scored

Pass 12 Jan 2015 21,436 miles

both front and rear brake discs slightly corroded and scored

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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E3 CBX is a 2016 Audi A1 in Red. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 E3 CBX, 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 E3 CBX registered?

E3 CBX is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 1 July 2016.

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