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L444 KAE

2016 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

46,942 mi
Last recorded46,942 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL444 KAE
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 46,942 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 46,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/40/17 87W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 39,155 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 39,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 33,118 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 27,024 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2022 23,553 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 19,168 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 15,985 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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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L444 KAE is a 2016 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,395cc 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 L444 KAE, 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 L444 KAE registered?

L444 KAE is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 22 July 2016.

Is L444 KAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L444 KAE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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