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A26 NEE

2014 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

98,335 mi
Last recorded98,335 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi A150,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 NEE
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 98,335 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 98,275 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement caliper return spring missing (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 88,388 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S and O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes - N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded From rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joint - clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casings corroded - N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Sep 2023 82,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2023 82,798 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 77,625 miles

Offside Headlamp projects a poor beam pattern

Fail 19 Aug 2022 77,625 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp projects a poor beam pattern

Pass 23 Aug 2021 73,960 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 54,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush bonding starting to fail, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 54,022 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush bonding starting to fail, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 34,391 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 34,388 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 33,468 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Rear Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 14 May 2018 33,468 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Rear Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 May 2017 18,431 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 18,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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A26 NEE is a 2014 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 A26 NEE, 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 A26 NEE registered?

A26 NEE is a 2014 Audi A1, first registered on 8 September 2014.

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