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S8 XLM

2015 Audi A1

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,073 mi
Last recorded78,073 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Audi A146,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 XLM
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 78,073 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2026 78,073 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulges to inner and outer sidewalls. 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Very slight play

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing to outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2025 72,563 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder and air freshener.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight to moderate play (borderline pass / fail) recommend replacement. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very slight perishing to outer tread. DOT 2717 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Very slight play

Pass 30 Nov 2024 67,827 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 64,137 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 53,546 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 53,539 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 44,279 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 35,158 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 31,744 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 30,926 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 26,929 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 26,929 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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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S8 XLM is a 2015 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S8 XLM, 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 S8 XLM registered?

S8 XLM is a 2015 Audi A1, first registered on 7 September 2015.

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