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AU53 ZAC

2010 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests31 (24 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate77.4%

Mileage

151,616 mi
Last recorded151,616 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A165,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ZAC
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

24 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 151,616 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 148,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 148,402 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 136,348 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 133,899 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 133,898 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 121,811 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 124,760 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 124,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 111,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 40 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 116,759 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear, both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 97,776 miles

back exhaust box is corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2021 110,400 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2020 88,296 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 88,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front cv boot leaking grease needs new clip

Nearside Front daytime running light

Pass 11 Feb 2020 104,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

mot carried out in wet condition

Fail 11 Feb 2020 104,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

mot carried out in wet condition

Pass 5 Oct 2019 76,069 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 93,176 miles

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

vehicle fitted with under shields limiting view on some components

Pass 12 Oct 2018 68,690 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 81,846 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2017 61,055 miles

various small chips on windscreen in both Zones

Pass 1 Mar 2017 50,262 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 66,517 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

vehicle fitted with engine shields limiting view on some components

vehicle fitted with under shields limiting view on some components

Pass 19 Feb 2016 32,646 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 51,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 51,138 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 14,202 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 45,468 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 45,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 37,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZAC is a 2010 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.4%.

Across all 2010 Audi A1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 65,246 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 AU53 ZAC, 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 16 years old, this Audi A1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU53 ZAC is a 2010 Audi A1, first registered on 8 March 2010.

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