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GJ16 VKV

2016 Audi A1

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,080 mi
Last recorded88,080 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ16 VKV
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 88,080 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 81,832 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 81,832 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep cracks around inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 75,151 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 75,151 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 68,632 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 60,507 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 52,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low inner edge 1.60 mm and slightly outer shape tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2021 52,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low inner edge 1.60 mm and slightly outer shape tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 45,858 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 45,855 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 38,544 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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GJ16 VKV is a 2016 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ16 VKV, 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 GJ16 VKV registered?

GJ16 VKV is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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