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KJ16 RZY

2016 Audi A1

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,895 mi
Last recorded66,895 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ16 RZY
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 66,895 miles

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

tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated.

Fail 8 Nov 2025 66,894 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding brake disc blue and burning smell and wheel very hot. (1.2.1 (f))

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

tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 29 Nov 2024 53,921 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 47,199 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 47,199 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 39,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 39,807 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn of the front lower wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn of the front lower wishbone bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 34,864 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 30,981 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 24,724 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 15,797 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 15,796 miles

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

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

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

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

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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KJ16 RZY is a 2016 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KJ16 RZY, 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 KJ16 RZY registered?

KJ16 RZY is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 30 July 2016.

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