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LY16 XVE

2016 Audi A1

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,363 mi
Last recorded50,363 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY16 XVE
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 50,363 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 49,964 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 49,019 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2023 48,039 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 45,192 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 44,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 39,437 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH sides rear brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH sides rear tyres got cracks in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 39,437 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH sides rear brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH sides rear tyres got cracks in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 26,358 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Under engine around sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Got cracks in threads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Got crack in threads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 26,358 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Under engine around sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Got cracks in threads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Got crack in threads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 XVE is a 2016 Audi A1 in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XVE, 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 XVE registered?

LY16 XVE is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 31 July 2016.

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