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K121 CSL

2016 Audi A1

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,280 mi
Last recorded59,280 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK121 CSL
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 59,280 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join to scp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front to scp slack (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Upper back box heat shield loose

Fail 15 Oct 2025 59,216 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Upper back box heat shield loose

Pass 16 Oct 2024 51,900 miles

Nearside Front 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 25 Oct 2023 44,945 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 44,909 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 36,656 miles

Nearside Front 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 Oct 2021 30,382 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 24,267 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 24,267 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 17,167 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 17,164 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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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K121 CSL is a 2016 Audi A1 in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K121 CSL, 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 K121 CSL registered?

K121 CSL is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 15 July 2016.

Is K121 CSL safe to buy?

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