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AU18 ELS

2018 Audi A1

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,765 mi
Last recorded62,765 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A132,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU18 ELS
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 62,765 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 56,702 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 49,948 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder of tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner mount bush separates from housing when wheels 'jacked-up' off the ground,advise replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 49,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and tread worn down to 1.6mm limit 215/40 R17 87W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder of tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner mount bush separates from housing when wheels 'jacked-up' off the ground,advise replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 44,658 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 38,149 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 30,984 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 30,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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AU18 ELS is a 2018 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Audi A1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 32,460 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 AU18 ELS, 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 8 years old, this Audi A1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU18 ELS registered?

AU18 ELS is a 2018 Audi A1, first registered on 27 March 2018.

Is AU18 ELS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU18 ELS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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