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LJ16 VHE

2016 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,436 mi
Last recorded113,436 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ16 VHE
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 113,436 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 113,436 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2025 110,857 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 98,581 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 82,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2.1mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2.1mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads (3.5mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 82,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Excessive movement before engagement (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2.1mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2.1mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads (3.5mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 65,280 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 55,778 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 43,188 miles

Front Brake pads just starting get low

Offside Front Tyre starting wear inner edge - no cords shown

Rear Both rear tyres stepped / perishing

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

centre exhaust clamp loose - still secure time of test and not leaking

Pass 24 Jan 2020 29,186 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 25,761 miles

Offside 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
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LJ16 VHE is a 2016 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LJ16 VHE, 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 LJ16 VHE registered?

LJ16 VHE is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 18 April 2016.

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