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R1 XSB

2016 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,770 mi
Last recorded77,770 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 XSB
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 77,770 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2026 29,020 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 72,337 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 28,193 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 70,647 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 27,410 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 66,627 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 26,688 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 63,956 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 25,871 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 62,375 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 24,703 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 54,360 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Dec 2020 54,357 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Feb 2020 22,421 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 48,802 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 18,705 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 40,121 miles

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

Nearside Front wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perished and cut but not down to cords and no bulges present

Pass 10 Jan 2018 30,118 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 30,118 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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R1 XSB is a 2016 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R1 XSB, 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 R1 XSB registered?

R1 XSB is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 1 February 2016.

Is R1 XSB safe to buy?

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