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RO16 KCA

2016 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,287 mi
Last recorded88,287 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO16 KCA
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 88,287 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides tyre valve stems slightly cracking (5.2.3 (j))

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 29 Apr 2025 81,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 81,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 73,025 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 73,025 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Tyre valve stem excessively cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 64,784 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 60,393 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 53,671 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 42,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 41,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear has flat spot across tyre 5mm down to 1.6mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and stepped (5.2.3 (e))

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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RO16 KCA is a 2016 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 RO16 KCA, 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 RO16 KCA registered?

RO16 KCA is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 26 March 2016.

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