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R18 NKS

2016 Audi A1

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,951 mi
Last recorded74,951 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 NKS
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 74,951 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 74,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 74,430 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 67,358 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 67,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 63,248 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 56,159 miles

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

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

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

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))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 44,849 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 38,054 miles

Offside Front side repeater lens cracked

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 38,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front side repeater lens cracked

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

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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R18 NKS is a 2016 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R18 NKS, 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 R18 NKS registered?

R18 NKS is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 17 November 2016.

Is R18 NKS safe to buy?

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