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MX66 VLN

2016 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,246 mi
Last recorded71,246 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX66 VLN
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 71,246 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 51,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also obvious curb damage to outer sidewall but no cords exposed at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 51,797 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also obvious curb damage to outer sidewall but no cords exposed at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service warning message on display at the time of test

Pass 20 Nov 2023 41,145 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low and near legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 38,687 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 35,448 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 35,446 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 32,665 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 19,068 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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MX66 VLN is a 2016 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MX66 VLN, 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 MX66 VLN registered?

MX66 VLN is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 13 September 2016.

Is MX66 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX66 VLN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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