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GC65 LXE

2016 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,508 mi
Last recorded60,508 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC65 LXE
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 60,508 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 55,447 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 49,109 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 49,109 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible front and rear (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jan 2023 39,265 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper bushes both sides of car (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 39,263 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides of car x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides of car (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres cracking exposing cords on outer side walls x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper bushes both sides of car (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 30,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.94mm legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.93mm legal limit 1.6mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge both sides of car (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 25,744 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 24,807 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 24,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 19,992 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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GC65 LXE is a 2016 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol 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 GC65 LXE, 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 GC65 LXE registered?

GC65 LXE is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is GC65 LXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC65 LXE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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