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GJ16 YYM

2016 Audi A1

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,727 mi
Last recorded93,727 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ16 YYM
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 93,727 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Slightly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre pressure light is on.

Pass 7 Oct 2025 93,354 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 88,124 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 79,911 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 68,342 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2023 68,341 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

rear washer inop

Pass 8 Apr 2022 60,588 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 60,588 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear discs pitted and scored

Pass 7 Apr 2021 53,862 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 47,896 miles

Chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Mar 2019 34,998 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped/cracked & scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

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 YYM is a 2016 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GJ16 YYM, 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 YYM registered?

GJ16 YYM is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 13 April 2016.

Is GJ16 YYM safe to buy?

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