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RO16 UPJ

2016 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,780 mi
Last recorded77,780 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 77,780 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 72,906 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 72,848 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 63,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 54,120 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 54,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulg on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2021 45,659 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 45,657 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 43,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

under trays fitted (unable to fully inspect)

Pass 19 Sep 2019 31,227 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 31,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 19,163 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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RO16 UPJ is a 2016 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UPJ, 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 UPJ registered?

RO16 UPJ is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 13 April 2016.

Is RO16 UPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO16 UPJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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