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CX05 CAP

2016 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,221 mi
Last recorded104,221 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 CAP
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 104,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 6 Oct 2025 104,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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 Wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2024 95,104 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 95,075 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 82,762 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 78,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush separating from bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Out of shape on inner edge and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Out of shape on inner edge and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 69,136 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres /replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 62,532 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 62,532 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2020 50,943 miles

Engine cover and undertray obscuring view

Nearside Front Seatbelt webbing slightly frayed on edges not affecting operation of seatbelt

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 31,630 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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CX05 CAP is a 2016 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CX05 CAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CX05 CAP registered?

CX05 CAP is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 9 August 2016.

Is CX05 CAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX05 CAP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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