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GL16 RKO

2016 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,611 mi
Last recorded134,611 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 RKO
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 134,611 miles

underbody floor covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2025 121,854 miles

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

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

underbody floor covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2024 98,732 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 98,732 miles

Road wheel fixing missing 1 PER WHEEL (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 92,166 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 85,900 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring full inspection

Pass 20 Oct 2020 81,486 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 81,486 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing both (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing both (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 77,971 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 60,802 miles

engine cover/undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2019 60,802 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))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on

engine cover/undertrays fitted

nail in nearside rear tyre & inner sidewall split

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

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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GL16 RKO 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 GL16 RKO, 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 GL16 RKO registered?

GL16 RKO is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 10 May 2016.

Is GL16 RKO safe to buy?

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