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LY16 EWV

2016 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,556 mi
Last recorded97,556 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY16 EWV
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 97,556 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 92,690 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 92,493 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 79,033 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 63,149 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 47,248 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 33,795 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 23,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn to 3mm and perished

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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LY16 EWV is a 2016 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EWV, 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

How do I check the history of LY16 EWV?

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What year was LY16 EWV registered?

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

Is LY16 EWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY16 EWV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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