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HG16 EXB

2016 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

74,526 mi
Last recorded74,526 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG16 EXB
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 74,526 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2025 74,526 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing one Bolt missing from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2025 68,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 68,324 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 57,600 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 57,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 48,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 41,134 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 41,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also quite badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 32,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 18,141 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 18,141 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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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HG16 EXB is a 2016 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HG16 EXB, 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 HG16 EXB registered?

HG16 EXB is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is HG16 EXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG16 EXB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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