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FY16 XYL

2016 Audi A1

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,489 mi
Last recorded67,489 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY16 XYL
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 67,489 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 67,489 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45R16V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 65,008 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slightly dented inner face (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer sidewall , tread 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seepage of grease , either pin holed or small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread 2.5mm , inner shoulder bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 65,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm , rear rubber bush pulled away from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm , rear rubber bush pulled away from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner shoulder badly castellated resulting in sections below 1.6mm limit , 215 45 16 90V XL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slightly dented inner face (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer sidewall , tread 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seepage of grease , either pin holed or small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread 2.5mm , inner shoulder bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 61,624 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 61,624 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 56,124 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking and sidewall damage

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge and tread cracking

tpms warning light on

Pass 10 Nov 2021 47,089 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 47,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 40,051 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in treads and uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 31,715 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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FY16 XYL 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 FY16 XYL, 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 FY16 XYL registered?

FY16 XYL is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 8 April 2016.

Is FY16 XYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY16 XYL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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