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AU53 ADS

2015 Audi A1

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,544 mi
Last recorded40,544 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Audi A146,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ADS
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 40,544 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 36,825 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 34,116 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 31,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 27,846 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 215/45R16 ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 24,486 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 24,479 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2019 21,965 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 20,128 miles

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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AU53 ADS is a 2015 Audi A1 in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU53 ADS, 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 AU53 ADS registered?

AU53 ADS is a 2015 Audi A1, first registered on 18 December 2015.

Is AU53 ADS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 ADS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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