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GD16 XHW

2016 Audi A1

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,079 mi
Last recorded71,079 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD16 XHW
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 71,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 3.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

under body covers fitted perventing full inspection of components

under engine covers fitted perventing full inspection of components

wheel center caps fitted perventing full inspection of components to all wheels

Fail 3 Oct 2025 71,079 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 3.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

under body covers fitted perventing full inspection of components

under engine covers fitted perventing full inspection of components

wheel center caps fitted perventing full inspection of components to all wheels

Pass 25 Sep 2024 66,059 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 25 Sep 2024 66,059 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 25 Sep 2023 61,701 miles

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

caps fitted to all road wheels preventing full inspection of some components

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 27 Sep 2022 57,908 miles

caps fitted to all road wheels preventing full inspection of some components

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 28 Sep 2021 55,191 miles

caps fitted to all road wheels preventing full inspection of some components

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Oct 2020 54,311 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 23,052 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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GD16 XHW is a 2016 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GD16 XHW, 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 GD16 XHW registered?

GD16 XHW is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 21 June 2016.

Is GD16 XHW safe to buy?

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