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LYD 251A

2016 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,976 mi
Last recorded108,976 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYD 251A
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 108,976 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 102,486 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 98,269 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 94,260 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 91,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 84,581 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 70,832 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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LYD 251A is a 2016 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LYD 251A, 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 LYD 251A registered?

LYD 251A is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 9 March 2016.

Is LYD 251A safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYD 251A shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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