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AX16 LKU

2016 Audi A1

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,824 mi
Last recorded85,824 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX16 LKU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 85,824 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 85,824 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 78,192 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 71,667 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2023 71,667 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 63,559 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 56,672 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 51,178 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 51,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 36,735 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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AX16 LKU is a 2016 Audi A1 in Black 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 AX16 LKU, 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 AX16 LKU registered?

AX16 LKU is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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