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GV16 RZL

2016 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,915 mi
Last recorded109,915 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV16 RZL
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 109,915 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tpms on dash

Pass 2 Jan 2025 99,334 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 99,334 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 86,088 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Jan 2024 86,088 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 71,674 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 71,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 58,588 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 58,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 45,524 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 45,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2019 34,948 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear 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 21 Jun 2019 34,836 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 34,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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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GV16 RZL is a 2016 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GV16 RZL, 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 GV16 RZL registered?

GV16 RZL is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 28 June 2016.

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