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MW16 RWV

2016 Audi A1

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,791 mi
Last recorded65,791 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW16 RWV
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 65,791 miles

Back box deteriorated

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 65,715 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Back box deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 62,979 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 7 Jul 2025 62,937 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached separated from arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & inner sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust boxes deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2024 59,219 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Exhaust Silencer Corroded.

Fail 8 Jul 2024 59,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust Silencer Corroded.

Pass 26 May 2023 56,523 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Fail 23 May 2023 56,484 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Pass 23 May 2022 48,197 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 39,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 30,616 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2019 30,596 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 27,017 miles

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (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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MW16 RWV is a 2016 Audi A1 in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MW16 RWV, 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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MW16 RWV is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 13 June 2016.

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