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AR03 COS

2014 Audi A1

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,705 mi
Last recorded102,705 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A150,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 COS
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 102,705 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door damaged (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

both front wipers smearing

Fail 25 Feb 2026 102,705 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door damaged (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

both front wipers smearing

Pass 15 Nov 2024 91,344 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 91,344 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 79,613 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 71,051 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 69,169 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 66,206 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 66,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2019 61,740 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 50,472 miles

rear pads low

Pass 17 Nov 2017 39,128 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 39,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AR03 COS is a 2014 Audi A1 in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AR03 COS, 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 AR03 COS registered?

AR03 COS is a 2014 Audi A1, first registered on 31 October 2014.

Is AR03 COS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR03 COS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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