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DD54 MEL

2023 Audi A1

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

13,319 mi
Last recorded13,319 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2023 Audi A121,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDD54 MEL
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2023
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 13,319 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2025 98,090 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 98,088 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 88,842 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 88,840 miles

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 79,466 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 79,460 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 77,110 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 73,068 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 66,961 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 66,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2020 63,231 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 59,321 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 51,444 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front tyre has cracks in the outer wall

Pass 16 Feb 2017 36,577 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 27,805 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 20,221 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 15,365 miles

there is a cover covering some off the mot items we cannot test them therefore have to assume they are in good working order

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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DD54 MEL is a 2023 Audi A1 in Black with a 999cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2023 Audi A1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 21,865 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 DD54 MEL, 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 3 years old, this Audi A1 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DD54 MEL registered?

DD54 MEL is a 2023 Audi A1, first registered on 4 July 2023.

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