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RL07 BYL

2010 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,294 mi
Last recorded122,294 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A165,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL07 BYL
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 122,294 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 114,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 10 Aug 2023 108,437 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 100,680 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread also has small cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 100,679 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s & o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread also has small cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 97,242 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 97,215 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 96,008 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 88,518 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))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 88,516 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 74,340 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 64,545 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 54,424 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 54,424 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 38,923 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 26,023 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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RL07 BYL is a 2010 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RL07 BYL, 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 RL07 BYL registered?

RL07 BYL is a 2010 Audi A1, first registered on 30 November 2010.

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