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RE16 VVJ

2016 Audi A1

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,276 mi
Last recorded80,276 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE16 VVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 80,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 80,276 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure clamp insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 69,824 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 62,221 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 51,061 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 43,067 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 32,804 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 15,537 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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RE16 VVJ is a 2016 Audi A1 in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RE16 VVJ, 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 RE16 VVJ?

You can check the full history of RE16 VVJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RE16 VVJ registered?

RE16 VVJ is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 16 May 2016.

Is RE16 VVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE16 VVJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RE16 VVJ have outstanding finance?

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