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FE05 DUG

2020 Audi A1

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

89,758 mi
Last recorded89,758 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 Audi A127,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 DUG
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2026 89,758 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 23 Sep 2025 45,920 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 82,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 82,746 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 42,764 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 36,241 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 36,241 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 75,611 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 75,609 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 29,243 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2023 66,515 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox end case (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 66,514 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox end case (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 65,851 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 64,432 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 64,396 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged split through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 62,317 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported clip broken marked with chalk (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 58,001 miles

Exhaust backbox heat shield loose

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight mist from power steering rack

Fail 16 Jan 2019 58,001 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust backbox heat shield loose

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight mist from power steering rack

Pass 12 Jan 2018 53,740 miles

back box top heat shield loos

Fail 12 Jan 2018 53,740 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

back box top heat shield loos

Pass 10 Jan 2017 49,411 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 49,411 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre stepping/wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Jan 2016 45,459 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 41,278 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 41,278 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 39,157 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 39,157 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 33,058 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 25,578 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 25,578 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2011 18,333 miles

Nearside 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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FE05 DUG is a 2020 Audi A1 in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 2020 Audi A1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 27,495 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 FE05 DUG, 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 6 years old, this Audi A1 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FE05 DUG is a 2020 Audi A1, first registered on 15 February 2020.

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