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AL53 PHA

2015 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,859 mi
Last recorded140,859 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Audi A146,722 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL53 PHA
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 140,859 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2026 140,859 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 124,947 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 110,855 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 110,855 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OSF front arm has an excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 96,816 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 87,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 78,430 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 75,795 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 67,665 miles

both rear tyres have outer sidewall damage

coolant below minimum level

service indicator lit

Pass 12 Nov 2018 58,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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AL53 PHA is a 2015 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AL53 PHA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AL53 PHA registered?

AL53 PHA is a 2015 Audi A1, first registered on 22 June 2015.

Is AL53 PHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL53 PHA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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