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273 ERB

2014 Audi A1

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests36 (27 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,180 mi
Last recorded110,180 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi A150,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration273 ERB
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

27 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 110,180 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 118,262 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 100,934 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 117,186 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 92,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs slightly worn lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 112,527 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 75,132 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 107,089 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 61,343 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 61,244 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 101,910 miles

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

boot floor corroded although not yet excessive

Fail 9 Aug 2021 101,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

boot floor corroded although not yet excessive

Pass 12 Oct 2020 56,172 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 94,556 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 94,556 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 49,325 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 86,763 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 86,763 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 40,981 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 79,807 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 79,807 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 32,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2017 72,149 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 64,572 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 64,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 57,990 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 52,097 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 52,097 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 May 2014 51,272 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 51,272 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 45,476 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 45,476 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 38,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2011 32,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2010 25,667 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

windscreen wiper starting to perish slightly.

Pass 18 May 2009 18,609 miles

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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273 ERB is a 2014 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2014 Audi A1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 50,368 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 273 ERB, 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 12 years old, this Audi A1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 273 ERB registered?

273 ERB is a 2014 Audi A1, first registered on 31 October 2014.

Is 273 ERB safe to buy?

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