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R14 YLO

2016 Audi A1

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

106,573 mi
Last recorded106,573 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 YLO
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 106,573 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2026 89,511 miles

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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

centre exhaust joint loose

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2025 100,053 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 100,053 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2025 84,655 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 81,844 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 87,521 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 77,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

full under shields fitted preventing some inspections

Fail 31 Jul 2023 77,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

full under shields fitted preventing some inspections

Pass 29 Jun 2023 73,550 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Front brake pads wearing thin

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 28 Jul 2022 71,067 miles

full under shields fitted preventing some inspections

Pass 11 Jul 2022 60,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 63,403 miles

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2021 51,500 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 51,455 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 48,250 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Feb 2020 55,023 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 37,821 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 51,140 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 45,577 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 40,585 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 34,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 28,961 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 26,493 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 26,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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R14 YLO is a 2016 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R14 YLO, 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 R14 YLO registered?

R14 YLO is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 28 April 2016.

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