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FC16 OTU

2016 Audi A1

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,971 mi
Last recorded59,971 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC16 OTU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 59,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 58,424 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder removed from windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 58,422 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder removed from windscreen

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 55,987 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 52,277 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise both front lower back bushes starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Advise tyre has kerb damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 52,277 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise both front lower back bushes starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Advise tyre has kerb damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 47,655 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 42,486 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 42,485 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative t.p.m warning light on dash (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure screw in n/s/r tyre / tyre out of shape flat spotted 215 / 40 / 17 tyre low on pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre wearing close to legal limits / wearing slightly uneven / advise to replace 215 / 40 / 17

Pass 8 Jul 2020 40,153 miles

both rear tyres wearing slightly uneven on inner edges of tread 215 / 40 / 17

Pass 24 Jul 2019 31,724 miles

both rear tyres becoming worn slightly uneven on inner edge of tread / crackes developing between treads 215 / 40 / 17

Fail 24 Jul 2019 31,723 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s/f tyre outer side wall bulged 215 / 40 / 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres becoming worn slightly uneven on inner edge of tread / crackes developing between treads 215 / 40 / 17

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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FC16 OTU is a 2016 Audi A1 in Blue 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 FC16 OTU, 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 FC16 OTU registered?

FC16 OTU is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 26 July 2016.

Is FC16 OTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FC16 OTU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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