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LJ04 ELL

2016 Audi A1

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,187 mi
Last recorded84,187 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 ELL
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 84,187 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 84,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 80,973 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 76,700 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))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 76,700 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 64,071 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 49,712 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 40,663 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 37,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jan 2019 27,391 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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LJ04 ELL is a 2016 Audi A1 in White with a 999cc petrol 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 LJ04 ELL, 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 LJ04 ELL registered?

LJ04 ELL is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 9 February 2016.

Is LJ04 ELL safe to buy?

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