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AB06 WHY

2014 Audi A1

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,021 mi
Last recorded123,021 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A150,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB06 WHY
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 123,021 miles

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))

Pass 4 Oct 2025 70,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2025 70,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 120,639 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 62,464 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 59,176 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 59,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 109,938 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 102,365 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 53,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge between 2 and 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder removed within steering wheel area (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 53,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge between 2 and 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder removed within steering wheel area (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 89,374 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 48,479 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 48,417 miles

Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn front bush on rear axle (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn front bush on rear axle (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 77,197 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 42,659 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corrodied on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test 4 items removed from drivers view ()

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front bushies on rear axle worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated all tyres were under inflated (10>20 psi) (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 67,315 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 67,315 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 35,380 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 35,380 miles

Nearside Front 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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 53,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 30,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 36,697 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 24,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 22,745 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 17,851 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)

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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AB06 WHY is a 2014 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AB06 WHY, 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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AB06 WHY is a 2014 Audi A1, first registered on 17 June 2014.

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