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S40 REC

2015 Audi A1

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,312 mi
Last recorded49,312 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Audi A146,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 REC
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 49,312 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 46,901 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 43,559 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 40,369 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Feb 2023 40,368 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Feb 2022 36,883 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 33,800 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 30,627 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 25,240 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 6 Feb 2018 20,166 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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S40 REC is a 2015 Audi A1 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2015 Audi A1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 46,722 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 S40 REC, 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 11 years old, this Audi A1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S40 REC registered?

S40 REC is a 2015 Audi A1, first registered on 1 March 2015.

Is S40 REC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S40 REC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S40 REC have outstanding finance?

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