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MJ16 XEZ

2016 Audi A1

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,679 mi
Last recorded66,679 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ16 XEZ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 66,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge {very close} centre treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 66,589 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge {very close} centre treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 61,997 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge showing stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge showing stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 61,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge showing stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge showing stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 55,834 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Feb 2022 51,971 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 51,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 48,989 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 15 Feb 2020 46,824 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 44,244 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 44,235 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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MJ16 XEZ is a 2016 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MJ16 XEZ, 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 MJ16 XEZ registered?

MJ16 XEZ is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 20 April 2016.

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