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HF16 YCM

2016 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,078 mi
Last recorded30,078 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF16 YCM
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 30,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Engine undertray, near side front wheel arch liner and lower front bumper corner damage.

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

Fail 21 Mar 2026 30,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Engine undertray, near side front wheel arch liner and lower front bumper corner damage.

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 27,452 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Apr 2024 25,472 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 25,435 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 23,248 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 20,027 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 17,805 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 14,956 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 14,956 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 12,911 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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HF16 YCM is a 2016 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HF16 YCM, 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 HF16 YCM registered?

HF16 YCM is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is HF16 YCM safe to buy?

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