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AU18 VLM

2018 Audi A1

Beige Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,941 mi
Last recorded41,941 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A132,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU18 VLM
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2018
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 41,941 miles

Offside Front 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))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2026 41,941 miles

Offside Front 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))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 36,449 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Dec 2024 36,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Dec 2023 32,456 miles

Both front tyres has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Pass 20 Dec 2022 30,758 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 26,476 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 21,002 miles

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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 VLM is a 2018 Audi A1 in Beige 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 VLM, 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 VLM registered?

AU18 VLM is a 2018 Audi A1, first registered on 8 March 2018.

Is AU18 VLM safe to buy?

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