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LM16 XXP

2016 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,782 mi
Last recorded99,782 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM16 XXP
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 99,782 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2026 99,782 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 93,341 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 78,535 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 66,891 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 66,889 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 55,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 47,216 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 46,923 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 40,562 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 31,933 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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LM16 XXP 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 72.7%.

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 LM16 XXP, 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 LM16 XXP registered?

LM16 XXP is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is LM16 XXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM16 XXP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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