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LY16 CXP

2016 Audi A1

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,015 mi
Last recorded72,015 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY16 CXP
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 72,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount worn/rough on rotation (lock to lock) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlight washer cover/trim fails to always close after washer operated

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/40/17 87Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *BOTH* N/S/R and O/S/R disc(s) scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 72,015 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall structure failed allowing for circumference of side wall to bulge 215/40/17 87Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount worn/rough on rotation (lock to lock) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlight washer cover/trim fails to always close after washer operated

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/40/17 87Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *BOTH* N/S/R and O/S/R disc(s) scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 61,072 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 61,072 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 53,601 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Both front lower arm, rear bushes slightly cracked/split* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *Both rear tyres* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2023 43,274 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 34,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts On Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts On Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 34,754 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut In The Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts On Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts On Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 21,474 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 21,474 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 May 2019 14,260 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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LY16 CXP is a 2016 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LY16 CXP, 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 LY16 CXP registered?

LY16 CXP is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is LY16 CXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY16 CXP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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