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LA04 ELA

2018 Audi A1

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,679 mi
Last recorded49,679 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A132,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 ELA
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 49,679 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 49,679 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2026 44,236 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jun 2026 44,236 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 32,063 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 34,730 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 34,730 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 31,702 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 25,900 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 27,491 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 24,091 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 23,341 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 22,436 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 22,436 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 17,575 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 17,574 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 15,456 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 16,518 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 11,697 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 15,917 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 15,446 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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LA04 ELA is a 2018 Audi A1 in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 Audi A1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 32,460 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 LA04 ELA, 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 8 years old, this Audi A1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA04 ELA registered?

LA04 ELA is a 2018 Audi A1, first registered on 20 March 2018.

Is LA04 ELA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA04 ELA shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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