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R31 JOS

2016 Audi A1

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,980 mi
Last recorded66,980 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 JOS
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 66,980 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 66,930 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre wall splitting to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread perished / corroded (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 59,713 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 52,463 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 52,462 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 44,308 miles

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

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))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 44,307 miles

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

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

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 12 Nov 2021 35,834 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2020 30,819 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 30,819 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 24,030 miles

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

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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R31 JOS is a 2016 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R31 JOS, 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 R31 JOS registered?

R31 JOS is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is R31 JOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R31 JOS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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