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NV16 LYG

2016 Audi A1

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,081 mi
Last recorded75,081 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV16 LYG
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 75,081 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 75,081 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 64,725 miles

engine under tray fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2024 64,725 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

engine under tray fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2023 62,882 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 51,391 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 37,174 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 29,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 20,249 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 20,249 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (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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NV16 LYG is a 2016 Audi A1 in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NV16 LYG, 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 NV16 LYG registered?

NV16 LYG is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is NV16 LYG safe to buy?

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