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FA16 XLX

2016 Audi A1

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,017 mi
Last recorded95,017 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA16 XLX
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 95,017 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2024 86,317 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 86,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear wishbone bush is separated from wishbone . (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear wish bone bush is separated from wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2023 76,152 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surfaces are corroded . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surfaces are corroded . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 76,152 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre of tyre is below 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surfaces are corroded . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surfaces are corroded . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 66,636 miles

front brake discs are corroded on edges of braking surfaces ok at present.

Fail 22 Dec 2022 66,636 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

front brake discs are corroded on edges of braking surfaces ok at present.

Pass 2 Dec 2021 54,722 miles

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 corroded on edges of braking surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner edges of braking surfaces.

Fail 2 Dec 2021 54,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre out of shape and below wear limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 corroded on edges of braking surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner edges of braking surfaces.

Pass 14 Dec 2020 43,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged small frayed area. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 28,490 miles

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

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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FA16 XLX is a 2016 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FA16 XLX, 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 FA16 XLX registered?

FA16 XLX is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 1 July 2016.

Is FA16 XLX safe to buy?

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