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BC05 ELS

2014 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,385 mi
Last recorded96,385 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi A150,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 ELS
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 96,385 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 91,339 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2024 91,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 83,403 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 77,456 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2022 77,456 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 72,128 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 72,128 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative Both. (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 65,117 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 47,236 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 39,595 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and has cuts but have debris inside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 29,100 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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BC05 ELS is a 2014 Audi A1 in Black 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 BC05 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 12 years old, this Audi A1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BC05 ELS registered?

BC05 ELS is a 2014 Audi A1, first registered on 5 September 2014.

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