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KV16 LUW

2016 Audi A1

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

38,291 mi
Last recorded38,291 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV16 LUW
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 38,291 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2026 38,291 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 34,163 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 30,444 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 30,444 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 27,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 27,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 23,234 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 18,188 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2021 18,148 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2020 10,322 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2020 10,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2019 8,799 miles

n\s front and rear tyres split

undertrays fitted

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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KV16 LUW is a 2016 Audi A1 in Black with a 999cc 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 KV16 LUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV16 LUW registered?

KV16 LUW is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is KV16 LUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV16 LUW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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