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R888 CYY

2016 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,694 mi
Last recorded78,694 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 CYY
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 78,694 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 71,692 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 65,581 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 56,013 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 56,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount creaking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount creaking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 50,068 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 41,372 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 35,560 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 35,560 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 29,099 miles

Engine Cover And Undertrays Fitted

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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R888 CYY is a 2016 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 R888 CYY, 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 R888 CYY registered?

R888 CYY is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is R888 CYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R888 CYY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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