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RL16 BAD

2016 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,101 mi
Last recorded74,101 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL16 BAD
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 74,101 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 74,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 69,684 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 63,999 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 55,009 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 47,237 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 40,850 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 38,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm, slight damage to sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm, slight damage to sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm, slight damage to sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 29,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 29,686 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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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RL16 BAD is a 2016 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol 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 RL16 BAD, 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 RL16 BAD registered?

RL16 BAD is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 5 May 2016.

Is RL16 BAD safe to buy?

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