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RUB 89Y

2016 Audi A1

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,281 mi
Last recorded131,281 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUB 89Y
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 131,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush very slight (5.3.2 (c))

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

exhaust back box corroded

reversing lamp out warning on dashboard but lights working further investigation advised

Fail 1 May 2026 131,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush very slight (5.3.2 (c))

Reversing lamp inoperative wiring plug corroded (4.6.1 (a))

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

exhaust back box corroded

reversing lamp out warning on dashboard but lights working further investigation advised

Pass 6 May 2025 126,385 miles

Offside Front Upper top strut mount slight play

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3 chips out side drivers vision (3.2 (a) (i))

condition of back box

Fail 6 May 2025 126,385 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper top strut mount slight play

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3 chips out side drivers vision (3.2 (a) (i))

condition of back box

Pass 28 May 2024 124,003 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 94,057 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 30 May 2023 94,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative BOTH (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 62,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 53,623 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 52,668 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 44,657 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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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RUB 89Y is a 2016 Audi A1 in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RUB 89Y, 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 RUB 89Y registered?

RUB 89Y is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 24 September 2016.

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