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LY16 EDC

2016 Audi A1

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,462 mi
Last recorded68,462 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY16 EDC
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 68,462 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 68,462 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 53,914 miles

rear seats folded down and full preventing full inspection of rear seatbelts at time of test

Fail 25 Oct 2024 53,914 miles

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

rear seats folded down and full preventing full inspection of rear seatbelts at time of test

Pass 27 Oct 2023 44,780 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 33,845 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 33,832 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 33,630 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Jul 2020 31,445 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 27,233 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 27,233 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (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 EDC is a 2016 Audi A1 in Grey with a 999cc 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 EDC, 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 LY16 EDC registered?

LY16 EDC is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is LY16 EDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY16 EDC 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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