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AY16 YKS

2016 Audi A1

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,903 mi
Last recorded94,903 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 YKS
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 94,903 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 88,002 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR & OSR INSIDE EDGES-PODOT-MONITOR (5.2.3 (e))

SUS LOWERED,,,,

Pass 22 May 2024 79,040 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF & OSF =2=BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 68,215 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2023 68,215 miles

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

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

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

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

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 14 Apr 2022 57,098 miles

225/40/18 x 4,,PLASTIC COVERS X 3 2 x T/S/MOUNTS S/LIFT,

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 44,151 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 43,835 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 39,457 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 33,409 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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AY16 YKS is a 2016 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY16 YKS, 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 AY16 YKS registered?

AY16 YKS is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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