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SL14 XLM

2014 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,173 mi
Last recorded77,173 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A150,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL14 XLM
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 77,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 77,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 70,458 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 62,170 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 62,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 52,536 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 43,448 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 38,835 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 35,037 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 32,334 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 32,333 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 29,638 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 29,493 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 29,493 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2017 22,803 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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SL14 XLM is a 2014 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SL14 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 12 years old, this Audi A1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SL14 XLM registered?

SL14 XLM is a 2014 Audi A1, first registered on 31 May 2014.

Is SL14 XLM safe to buy?

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