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L18 RYK

2009 Audi A1

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,010 mi
Last recorded160,010 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 RYK
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 160,010 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive under body tray fitted unable to inspect some components (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 31,976 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 139,172 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess bothside (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 30,813 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 130,167 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 130,089 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 28,755 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 126,627 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 126,372 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 25,576 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 122,332 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 22,460 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 122,223 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 115,541 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both have slight corrosion, unable to fully inspect due to plastic undertray (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 20,316 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 110,828 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 16,467 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 87,757 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 78,398 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 67,309 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 55,458 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2014 55,458 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 53,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 25,765 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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L18 RYK is a 2009 Audi A1 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L18 RYK, 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 17 years old, this Audi A1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L18 RYK registered?

L18 RYK is a 2009 Audi A1, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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