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FA16 VKB

2016 Audi A1

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,302 mi
Last recorded94,302 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA16 VKB
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 94,302 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 94,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm - Also worn out of shape 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 86,017 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 75,687 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 75,445 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on edge 215/40/17

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 65,986 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 65,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn low 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 56,327 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 45,256 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 45,248 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 36,167 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 28,123 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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FA16 VKB is a 2016 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FA16 VKB, 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 FA16 VKB registered?

FA16 VKB is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 27 July 2016.

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