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KD16 ESU

2016 Audi A1

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,538 mi
Last recorded40,538 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD16 ESU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 40,538 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 40,526 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 38,126 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/F and O/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/R and O/R, Reduction of frictional space due to corrosion getting towards excessive. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 36,358 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 33,071 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 33,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 27,131 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 19,083 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 11,715 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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KD16 ESU is a 2016 Audi A1 in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KD16 ESU, 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 KD16 ESU registered?

KD16 ESU is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 30 July 2016.

Is KD16 ESU safe to buy?

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