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SJ14 VHL

2014 Audi A1

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

95,359 mi
Last recorded95,359 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A150,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ14 VHL
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 95,359 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2026 95,317 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2025 91,172 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 91,005 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting corroded at bottom (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 87,214 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 87,142 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 82,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f brake disc pitted on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on o/s/f wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

passengers seat folding mechanism not functioning

Pass 4 Mar 2022 77,173 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 77,173 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 72,102 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 68,894 miles

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2020 68,894 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2019 57,562 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2019 57,562 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Engine cover fitted

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2018 44,368 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 44,368 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 29,791 miles

Rear brake discs partially scored

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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SJ14 VHL is a 2014 Audi A1 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2014 Audi A1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 50,368 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 SJ14 VHL, 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 12 years old, this Audi A1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ14 VHL registered?

SJ14 VHL is a 2014 Audi A1, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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