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NC16 ABU

2016 Audi A1

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,920 mi
Last recorded133,920 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC16 ABU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 133,920 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 129,849 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 116,103 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jul 2023 100,707 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 81,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inside edge of tyre is scrubbing excessive and worn and suspect too of being ran flat for a long period of time (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inside edge of tyre is scrubbing excessive and worn and suspect too of being ran flat for a long period of time (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 62,009 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 62,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 47,259 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 33,948 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 33,948 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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NC16 ABU is a 2016 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NC16 ABU, 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 NC16 ABU registered?

NC16 ABU is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 18 June 2016.

Is NC16 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC16 ABU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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