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K555 RAX

2016 Audi A1

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,625 mi
Last recorded95,625 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK555 RAX
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 95,625 miles

Rear exhaust box outer cover holed by corrosion

covers under vehicle full inspection of pipes etc cannot be carried out

Fail 2 Apr 2026 95,623 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn o\s and n\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high o\s and n\s .o\s highest (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc insecure brake back plate insecure and fouling disc (may jam in disc) (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside hand brake slightly low

Offside hand brake reading low

Rear exhaust box outer cover holed by corrosion

covers under vehicle full inspection of pipes etc cannot be carried out

Pass 17 Apr 2025 83,977 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 83,977 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 79,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40R17 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre within centre of tread ()

Fail 20 Aug 2024 79,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40R17 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre within centre of tread ()

Pass 29 Aug 2023 70,254 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr brake disc slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2023 70,253 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsf top boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr brake disc slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low nsf aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2022 60,200 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 49,237 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside components corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2021 49,237 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside components corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2020 42,248 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 30,617 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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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K555 RAX is a 2016 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K555 RAX, 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 K555 RAX registered?

K555 RAX is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 1 April 2016.

Is K555 RAX safe to buy?

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