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RA65 XEF

2016 Audi A1

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,579 mi
Last recorded40,579 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA65 XEF
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 40,579 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 40,121 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 40,120 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 36,779 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 36,777 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 33,130 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 29,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks to tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks to tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jan 2021 23,490 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 19,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge, bead protector damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Jan 2020 19,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge, bead protector damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Feb 2019 16,177 miles

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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RA65 XEF is a 2016 Audi A1 in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RA65 XEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RA65 XEF?

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What year was RA65 XEF registered?

RA65 XEF is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 30 January 2016.

Is RA65 XEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA65 XEF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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