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SD55 KAR

2015 Audi A1

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,128 mi
Last recorded55,128 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Audi A146,722 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 KAR
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 55,128 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 54,092 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 53,936 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all tyres front and rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 43,260 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 35,578 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 35,578 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 32,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 31,675 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear backbox corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2020 27,571 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 27,571 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 21,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight cuts

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear tyre slight cuts

Fail 23 Aug 2019 21,712 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight cuts

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear tyre slight cuts

Pass 1 Sep 2018 12,929 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 11,618 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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SD55 KAR is a 2015 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SD55 KAR, 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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SD55 KAR is a 2015 Audi A1, first registered on 5 January 2015.

Is SD55 KAR safe to buy?

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