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MD16 YLC

2016 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,964 mi
Last recorded56,964 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD16 YLC
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 56,964 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 56,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 53,586 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2025 53,585 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2024 50,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & Perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2024 50,223 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & Perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 45,703 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 42,004 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some component's

Fail 6 Jan 2022 41,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some component's

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 22,373 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 32,867 miles

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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MD16 YLC is a 2016 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,395cc 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 MD16 YLC, 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 MD16 YLC registered?

MD16 YLC is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is MD16 YLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD16 YLC 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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