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L21 DAX

2016 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,434 mi
Last recorded78,434 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 DAX
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 78,434 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 69,073 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 61,953 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 54,229 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 54,223 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 46,053 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 37,617 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 30,119 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 26,077 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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L21 DAX is a 2016 Audi A1 in White 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 L21 DAX, 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

How do I check the history of L21 DAX?

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What year was L21 DAX registered?

L21 DAX is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is L21 DAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L21 DAX 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.

Does L21 DAX have outstanding finance?

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