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1974 KJ

2016 Audi A1

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,887 mi
Last recorded103,887 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1974 KJ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 103,887 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 92,658 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 84,523 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 79,963 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 67,824 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

middle exhaust sleeve poor

Fail 22 Oct 2022 67,822 miles

Nearside Rear 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

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

middle exhaust sleeve poor

Pass 25 Oct 2021 56,642 miles

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

exhaust sleeve poor

stone chips in windscreen

vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2020 50,884 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle.

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))

Stonechips in windscreen

Pass 7 Oct 2019 45,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Out of shape on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear brake discs corroded on edges.

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Out of shape on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear brake discs corroded on edges.

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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1974 KJ is a 2016 Audi A1 in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 1974 KJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 1974 KJ registered?

1974 KJ is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 27 October 2016.

Is 1974 KJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1974 KJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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