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LA10 BAM

2010 Audi A1

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

159,124 mi
Last recorded159,124 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A165,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA10 BAM
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 159,124 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

rear axle corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2025 152,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body covers fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2025 152,685 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to condition of exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Horn sounds incorrect

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 143,947 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

under body covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2023 138,358 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 131,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 124,260 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 116,370 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 102,686 miles

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 92,355 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 77,013 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 60,815 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 47,168 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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LA10 BAM is a 2010 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LA10 BAM, 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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LA10 BAM is a 2010 Audi A1, first registered on 3 November 2010.

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