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AY14 XAJ

2014 Audi A1

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,774 mi
Last recorded111,774 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi A150,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY14 XAJ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 111,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 107,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge tyre structure concaved , advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 107,309 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge tyre structure concaved , advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

off side tyres appear to be more narrow than the stated size

Pass 13 Oct 2023 102,025 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 93,414 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 93,402 miles

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

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 83,839 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 77,662 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 61,622 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to step out of shape

Pass 22 Feb 2018 46,872 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 36,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 36,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AY14 XAJ is a 2014 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY14 XAJ, 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 AY14 XAJ registered?

AY14 XAJ is a 2014 Audi A1, first registered on 8 March 2014.

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