CarVerify

Free Car Check

LE53 NRS

2016 Audi A1

White Petrol 1395cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,153 mi
Last recorded62,153 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE53 NRS
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 62,153 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 62,153 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake bind

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

Pass 11 Dec 2025 80,127 miles

Offside Door badly damaged however not causing any issues for the Mot inspection.

Offside wiper blade striking the body work of the the vehicle when then wipers are in operation at the time of the Mot.

Fail 11 Dec 2025 80,126 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Door badly damaged however not causing any issues for the Mot inspection.

Offside wiper blade striking the body work of the the vehicle when then wipers are in operation at the time of the Mot.

Rear exhaust heatshield deteriorated and loose however unlikely to become detached at the time of the Mot.

Pass 11 Oct 2025 61,592 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 68,361 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 51,649 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 61,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 61,156 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 43,425 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 43,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2023 42,045 miles

front discs slight corrosion

Offside Front tyre 2mm advice changed soon

Pass 9 Dec 2022 51,920 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 35,069 miles

Offside Front tyre 3mm

Fail 6 May 2022 35,069 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front tyre 3mm

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 50,705 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 28,808 miles

Offside Rear brake slight bind and inner pad 2-3mm advice changed soon

rear discs lipped and slight corrosion on faces

Fail 13 May 2021 28,808 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slight bind and inner pad 2-3mm advice changed soon

rear discs lipped and slight corrosion on faces

Pass 1 Mar 2021 50,304 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 49,601 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 22,219 miles

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Rear discs slight corrosion and lipped

both rear tyres perished in treads

Pass 2 Dec 2019 43,781 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 17,660 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 27,319 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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
Full Audi A1 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LE53 NRS is a 2016 Audi A1 in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LE53 NRS, 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 LE53 NRS?

You can check the full history of LE53 NRS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LE53 NRS registered?

LE53 NRS is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 1 April 2016.

Is LE53 NRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE53 NRS shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LE53 NRS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LE53 NRS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.