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Audi A1

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

R16 ECJMOT history

R16 ECJ is a white petrol Audi A1 first used on 23 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 121,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

R16 ECJ white Audi A1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
121,177 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 ECJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A1
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 ECJ was last recorded at 121,177 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 3,638 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,539 miles · 31 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,638 miles
Average per year
8,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,177 miles
  • 2025 – 117,539 miles
  • 2024 – 110,829 miles
  • 2023 – 101,348 miles
  • 2022 – 98,825 miles
  • 2021 – 95,653 miles
  • 2020 – 91,161 miles
  • 2019 – 81,750 miles
  • 2018 – 74,041 miles
  • 2017 – 58,080 miles
  • 2016 – 41,168 miles
  • 2015 – 22,628 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,177 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Advise rear exhaust box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • N/s front and n/s rear tyres have some sidewall damege

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 1 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,177 miles (+3,638)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    121,177 miles
    Test number
    650180029311
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass117,539 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    117,539 miles
    Test number
    623881076579
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail117,538 miles (+6,709)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,538 miles
    Test number
    826641599422
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass110,829 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    110,829 miles
    Test number
    607025867270
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear exhaust box corroded

  5. Fail110,829 miles (+9,481)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,829 miles
    Test number
    424453754718
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear exhaust box corroded

  6. Pass101,348 miles (+2,523)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    101,348 miles
    Test number
    611532655008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,825 miles (+3,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    98,825 miles
    Test number
    338403165812
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass95,653 miles (+4,492)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    95,653 miles
    Test number
    223936756238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,161 miles (+9,411)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    91,161 miles
    Test number
    404983215299
    • AdvisoryFront Both tyres wearing inner edges 215/40/17
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre gouged inner wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Silencer corroded

  10. Pass81,750 miles (+7,709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,750 miles
    Test number
    442013207595
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass74,041 miles (+15,961)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    74,041 miles
    Test number
    197784753229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront no.plate deteriorated
    • AdvisoryParking brake grip insecure

  12. Pass58,080 miles (+16,912)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    58,080 miles
    Test number
    397073072857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,168 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    41,168 miles
    Test number
    883398148880
    • AdvisoryN/s front and n/s rear tyres have some sidewall damege

  14. Fail41,168 miles (+18,540)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,168 miles
    Test number
    589326408920
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryN/s front and n/s rear tyres have some sidewall damege

  15. Pass22,628 miles (+146)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    22,628 miles
    Test number
    939733795090
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail22,482 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,482 miles
    Test number
    839011095097
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about R16 ECJ

Does R16 ECJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 ECJ is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 ECJ?
The MOT on R16 ECJ is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 ECJ done?
R16 ECJ was recorded at 121,177 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 8,760 miles a year.
Has R16 ECJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 ECJ has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2025.
Has the mileage on R16 ECJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R16 ECJ find?
R16 ECJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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