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RX16 RUA

2016 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,977 mi
Last recorded79,977 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX16 RUA
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 79,977 miles

corrosion to rear springs

Fail 2 Oct 2025 79,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to rear springs

Pass 23 Sep 2024 77,069 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 73,054 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 71,760 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 71,760 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2022 65,865 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 60,021 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 54,193 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 54,194 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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RX16 RUA is a 2016 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RX16 RUA, 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 RX16 RUA registered?

RX16 RUA is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 4 July 2016.

Is RX16 RUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX16 RUA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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