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NV16 BKU

2016 Audi A1

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,440 mi
Last recorded83,440 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV16 BKU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 83,440 miles

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))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 78,858 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 78,847 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 71,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 64,514 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts ? inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear silencer ? deteriated ? not blowing

Pass 9 Mar 2022 52,842 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 9 Mar 2022 52,841 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 24 Feb 2021 44,534 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 37,612 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Under trays fitted ? Obscuring view of some components

Pass 14 Mar 2019 26,579 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

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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NV16 BKU is a 2016 Audi A1 in Red 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 NV16 BKU, 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 NV16 BKU registered?

NV16 BKU is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 20 May 2016.

Is NV16 BKU safe to buy?

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