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HG16 WVJ

2016 Audi A1

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

49,971 mi
Last recorded49,971 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG16 WVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 49,971 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 49,971 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 43,942 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 43,942 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high main beam (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2023 39,608 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2023 39,608 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2022 34,497 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 34,476 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/16 Punctured (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2021 28,698 miles

Offside Front tyre stepped on inner edge

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2021 28,698 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre stepped on inner edge

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 22,809 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 22,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 16,605 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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 WVJ is a 2016 Audi A1 in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 HG16 WVJ, 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 WVJ registered?

HG16 WVJ is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 16 August 2016.

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The MOT history for HG16 WVJ shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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