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RE16 ZLU

2016 Audi A1

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,777 mi
Last recorded76,777 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE16 ZLU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 76,777 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre outer sidewall has cut or damage!! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate delaminated!! (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen has chip!! (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 74,416 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 74,416 miles

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

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 Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 72,038 miles

Engine cover and undertray obscuring view

Nearside Front Cut on outer wall of tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 68,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 68,511 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))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 61,682 miles

Engine cover and undertray obscuring view

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 48,051 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 48,051 miles

Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 24,068 miles

Nearside Front undertray 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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RE16 ZLU is a 2016 Audi A1 in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RE16 ZLU, 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 RE16 ZLU registered?

RE16 ZLU is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 14 May 2016.

Is RE16 ZLU safe to buy?

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