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GX16 XJL

2016 Audi A1

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,897 mi
Last recorded59,897 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX16 XJL
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 59,897 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 59,896 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front brake pads becoming worn

o/s/f tyre worn below 3mm and badly worn on inner edge - stepped tread

Pass 11 Mar 2025 55,857 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

rear sub-frame becoming corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2024 52,143 miles

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

rear suspension axel beam becoming corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2023 48,647 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension arm bush deteriorated and d-bonding

Nearside Rear tyre becoming cracked and perished

Offside Rear Outer brake pad worn to legal limit but inners not fully visible

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2022 43,280 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

n/s/r tyre starting to perish and has a screw in the tread

o/s/r brake disc becoming worn and corroded

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

rear brake pads becoming worn

Pass 5 Mar 2021 38,153 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 33,846 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 24,890 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (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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GX16 XJL is a 2016 Audi A1 in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GX16 XJL, 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 GX16 XJL registered?

GX16 XJL is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 3 March 2016.

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