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AU16 KAO

2016 Audi A1

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,568 mi
Last recorded61,568 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 KAO
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 61,568 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Fail 12 Jun 2026 61,568 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2025 53,133 miles

Both front top mounts have slight play

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 53,042 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Both front top mounts have slight play

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 50,821 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 50,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 42,917 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 33,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 25,017 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 15,072 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 14,187 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 10,889 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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AU16 KAO is a 2016 Audi A1 in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU16 KAO, 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 AU16 KAO registered?

AU16 KAO is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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