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RK16 VWJ

2016 Audi A1

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,658 mi
Last recorded113,658 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK16 VWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 113,658 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 101,188 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 101,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 225/35r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 87,061 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 86,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 72,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 72,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 56,939 miles

Nearside front tyre minor sidewall damage

Small chip to windscreen

Fail 12 Mar 2022 56,938 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre minor sidewall damage

Small chip to windscreen

Pass 18 Mar 2021 37,796 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 37,791 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 35,279 miles

Central Front undertray fitted

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 27,857 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2019 27,857 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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RK16 VWJ is a 2016 Audi A1 in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RK16 VWJ, 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 RK16 VWJ registered?

RK16 VWJ is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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