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LJ16 KWW

2016 Audi A1

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,911 mi
Last recorded107,911 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ16 KWW
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 107,911 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 101,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 96,995 miles

Front tyres have different size fitted 205/40/17

Rear tyres have different size fitted 215/40/17

Fail 12 Mar 2024 96,995 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres have different size fitted 205/40/17

Rear tyres have different size fitted 215/40/17

TPMS iluminated on dash

Pass 16 Feb 2023 71,050 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 16 Feb 2023 71,050 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 10 Feb 2022 50,792 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 8 Feb 2022 50,789 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 1 Mar 2021 32,490 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 28,488 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 23,541 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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LJ16 KWW is a 2016 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LJ16 KWW, 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 LJ16 KWW registered?

LJ16 KWW is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 11 May 2016.

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The MOT history for LJ16 KWW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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