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LP16 BFM

2016 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,852 mi
Last recorded88,852 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP16 BFM
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 88,852 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 88,852 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))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 78,781 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 71,054 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 71,054 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 60,586 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 48,396 miles

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 24 Jul 2020 38,855 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 21,300 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

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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LP16 BFM is a 2016 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LP16 BFM, 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 LP16 BFM registered?

LP16 BFM is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 1 July 2016.

Is LP16 BFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP16 BFM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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