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A29 WRB

2016 Audi A1

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

49,195 mi
Last recorded49,195 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA29 WRB
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 49,195 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2026 90,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 90,649 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 46,281 miles

smell of fuel inside cabin no visible signs of leaks at time of test

Fail 17 Sep 2025 46,281 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

smell of fuel inside cabin no visible signs of leaks at time of test

Pass 23 Jun 2025 74,623 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 74,623 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 43,158 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 71,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged areas of slight damage on outer sidewall detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 41,500 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 41,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40R18Y Run Flat Bridgestone (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2023 64,138 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly perished (0.1 (b))

nearside rear tyre has a metal object stuck in tread detected

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 21 Sep 2023 64,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed damaged on outer sidewall down to cord/ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly perished (0.1 (b))

nearside rear tyre has a metal object stuck in tread detected

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 13 Apr 2023 32,650 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 57,831 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 22 Sep 2022 57,800 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 15 Feb 2022 25,522 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 52,564 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 17,010 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 17,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2020 47,873 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 15,371 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 43,538 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 11,782 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 38,488 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 33,888 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 33,888 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 30,179 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 24,467 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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A29 WRB is a 2016 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 A29 WRB, 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 A29 WRB registered?

A29 WRB is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is A29 WRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A29 WRB shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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