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RX12 HEL

2016 Audi A1

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,660 mi
Last recorded95,660 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX12 HEL
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 95,660 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 65,159 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 46,875 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking on tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 34,018 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 15 Sep 2022 34,018 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2021 29,347 miles

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 11 Sep 2020 25,701 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 25,701 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))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 22,283 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))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 18,281 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 18,281 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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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RX12 HEL 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 RX12 HEL, 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 RX12 HEL registered?

RX12 HEL is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 4 January 2016.

Is RX12 HEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX12 HEL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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