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A5 YLB

2015 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,535 mi
Last recorded46,535 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Audi A146,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 YLB
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 46,535 miles

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

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

Offside Front Top suspensions bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Pass 20 Jan 2025 44,578 miles

Front both top suspension bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 42,631 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 40,568 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 40,513 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 38,271 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 38,271 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 36,344 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 31,813 miles

Offside Front backrest release handle missing

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 29,214 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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A5 YLB is a 2015 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2015 Audi A1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 46,722 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 A5 YLB, 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 11 years old, this Audi A1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A5 YLB registered?

A5 YLB is a 2015 Audi A1, first registered on 19 October 2015.

Is A5 YLB safe to buy?

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