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J12 KEK

2016 Audi A1

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,253 mi
Last recorded104,253 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 KEK
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 104,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 98,306 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front bumper damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2025 98,306 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front bumper damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2024 90,121 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Jan 2023 79,449 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 26 Jan 2023 79,449 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Dec 2021 63,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 42,549 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 33,033 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 33,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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J12 KEK is a 2016 Audi A1 in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J12 KEK, 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 J12 KEK registered?

J12 KEK is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 29 October 2016.

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