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L22 TNG

2016 Audi A1

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,205 mi
Last recorded134,205 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 TNG
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 134,205 miles

Nearside Front Strut top binding noisy

Fail 17 Jul 2026 134,158 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Strut top binding noisy

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 x rear discs corroded/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 120,123 miles

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

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

bonnet release handle damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2024 115,988 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 104,230 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 104,230 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush bonding failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 95,853 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 91,339 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 83,988 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 71,892 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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L22 TNG is a 2016 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L22 TNG, 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 L22 TNG registered?

L22 TNG is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 9 December 2016.

Is L22 TNG safe to buy?

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