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GC16 YXX

2016 Audi A1

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,406 mi
Last recorded106,406 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC16 YXX
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 106,406 miles

Rear beam axle corroded

tpms light on

Fail 28 Oct 2025 106,338 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear beam axle corroded

tpms light on

Pass 24 Oct 2024 89,131 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 89,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

TPMS light indicates tyre pressures low

Pass 27 Oct 2023 66,408 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 53,129 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Oct 2021 43,209 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Oct 2021 43,209 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 34,703 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 29,987 miles

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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GC16 YXX is a 2016 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GC16 YXX, 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 GC16 YXX registered?

GC16 YXX is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 4 August 2016.

Is GC16 YXX safe to buy?

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