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E3 NYL

2010 Audi A1

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,765 mi
Last recorded100,765 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A165,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 NYL
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 100,765 miles

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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 95,917 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 95,916 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 91,299 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 91,299 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 86,710 miles

Front Exhaust bracket broken

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 86,672 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust bracket broken

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 83,398 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 76,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in middle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in middle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 76,840 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases before backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in middle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in middle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2020 73,689 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 73,686 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 72,998 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 72,996 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section at catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 68,878 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 68,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 59,470 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 49,076 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 49,076 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at clamps (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 39,030 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 33,849 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 28,220 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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E3 NYL is a 2010 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E3 NYL, 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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What year was E3 NYL registered?

E3 NYL is a 2010 Audi A1, first registered on 29 December 2010.

Is E3 NYL safe to buy?

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