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MA51 MJW

2016 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

71,173 mi
Last recorded71,173 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 MJW
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 71,173 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre wearing on the inside. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 71,170 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside front tyre on 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front tyre on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre wearing on the inside. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 57,525 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 50,360 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 50,360 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 35,901 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 35,876 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 31,320 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm of wear left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 27,160 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 27,159 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 22,954 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 22,952 miles

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

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

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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MA51 MJW is a 2016 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MA51 MJW, 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 MA51 MJW registered?

MA51 MJW is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 15 September 2016.

Is MA51 MJW safe to buy?

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