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HJ16 RUC

2016 Audi A1

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,330 mi
Last recorded55,330 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ16 RUC
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 55,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads about 85% worn front has a slight lip (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has slight outer sidewall damage

Offside Rear Tail light len cracked

Fail 26 Mar 2026 55,330 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wiper blades split not clearing front windscreen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads about 85% worn front has a slight lip (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has slight outer sidewall damage

Offside Rear Tail light len cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2025 52,220 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 52,198 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 48,671 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 41,286 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 41,267 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 35,982 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 30,525 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2mm and cracked on tread

offside rear tyre on 3mm and cracked on tread

Pass 23 Mar 2020 27,333 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 22,558 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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HJ16 RUC is a 2016 Audi A1 in Silver 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 HJ16 RUC, 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 HJ16 RUC registered?

HJ16 RUC is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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The MOT history for HJ16 RUC 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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