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2016 AUDI A11.4L PETROL

XR51 ANA

2016 AUDI A1 — PETROL, 1395cc. This vehicle has 45,274 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: paid. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 19/03/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/03/2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2016
Engine
1395cc
Mechanical Assessment
The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, following a clean pass in its most recent inspection on 20 March 2026 at 45,274 miles. This result follows a successful rectification of previous issues, indicating that defects have been addressed. While the history shows instances of failure, the current trend toward zero-defect passes suggests that the vehicle is presently being maintained to a standard that meets minimum regulatory requirements. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,500 miles per year. Between February 2024 and March 2026, the car covered 3,684 miles, suggesting a period of very low usage or storage. This low mileage typically results in less wear on the drivetrain and engine components, but it also increases the risk of age-related degradation, such as perished seals or rubber bushings. The consistent interval between annual tests indicates the vehicle has remained in regular use despite the short distances covered between inspections. A buyer should pay close attention to the specific failures recorded in February 2024 and March 2025, although the provided data does not list the mechanical reasons for these rejects. The presence of failures suggests that certain components, likely light bulbs, tyres, or exhaust elements, required immediate attention to pass. Given the low mileage, a physical inspection should focus on brake corrosion on the discs and cracking in the suspension rubber, which often occur when vehicles sit stationary for extended periods. Checking the tyre manufacture dates and condition is also vital, as low mileage often masks the hardening of the rubber compound.
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
68
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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Live data last synced with DVSA: 22 Jun 2026, 16:03
Mechanic's Historical Review
The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, following a clean pass in its most recent inspection on 20 March 2026 at 45,274 miles. This result follows a successful rectification of previous issues, indicating that defects have been addressed. While the history shows instances of failure, the current trend toward zero-defect passes suggests that the vehicle is presently being maintained to a standard that meets minimum regulatory requirements. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,500 miles per year. Between February 2024 and March 2026, the car covered 3,684 miles, suggesting a period of very low usage or storage. This low mileage typically results in less wear on the drivetrain and engine components, but it also increases the risk of age-related degradation, such as perished seals or rubber bushings. The consistent interval between annual tests indicates the vehicle has remained in regular use despite the short distances covered between inspections. A buyer should pay close attention to the specific failures recorded in February 2024 and March 2025, although the provided data does not list the mechanical reasons for these rejects. The presence of failures suggests that certain components, likely light bulbs, tyres, or exhaust elements, required immediate attention to pass. Given the low mileage, a physical inspection should focus on brake corrosion on the discs and cracking in the suspension rubber, which often occur when vehicles sit stationary for extended periods. Checking the tyre manufacture dates and condition is also vital, as low mileage often masks the hardening of the rubber compound.
MOT Test History Overview

This 2016 Audi A1 (XR51 ANA) has a recorded MOT history spanning from February 2024 to March 2026, with 5 MOT tests on record.

With 3 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 60%. This is an average MOT record. Some attention to recurring issues may be beneficial.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 5 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 6 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.

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