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GL16 AFO

2016 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,669 mi
Last recorded51,669 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 AFO
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 51,669 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 51,669 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 46,095 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2024 46,084 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 39,220 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 35,688 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 35,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2021 31,506 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet block

Pass 7 Nov 2020 28,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 24,879 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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GL16 AFO is a 2016 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol 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 GL16 AFO, 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 GL16 AFO registered?

GL16 AFO is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 3 May 2016.

Is GL16 AFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL16 AFO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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