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J18 MAE

2016 Audi A1

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,250 mi
Last recorded98,250 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 MAE
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 98,250 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2025 85,296 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 81,173 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 74,729 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 74,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 67,603 miles

Both front tyres wearing close to tread markers

O/s rear tyre worn

Pass 2 Sep 2021 59,344 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 51,272 miles

TPMS indicates a fault

Pass 14 Feb 2019 33,962 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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J18 MAE is a 2016 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel 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 J18 MAE, 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 J18 MAE registered?

J18 MAE is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 28 January 2016.

Is J18 MAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J18 MAE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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