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L123 CHU

2016 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,866 mi
Last recorded100,866 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 CHU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 100,866 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 100,866 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1.6mm-2mm wearing badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lump outer side wall also worn down to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside/offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 89,856 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2025 89,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 78,879 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2024 78,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 68,341 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 68,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 57,139 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 45,926 miles
Fail 31 May 2021 45,917 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2019 27,623 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 21,487 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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L123 CHU is a 2016 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L123 CHU, 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 L123 CHU registered?

L123 CHU is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 9 August 2016.

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