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SM14 KUO

2014 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,546 mi
Last recorded99,546 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A150,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 KUO
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 99,546 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Jun 2025 94,956 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2025 94,933 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working os (3.5 (a))

engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2024 90,167 miles

engine covers fitted

osr tyre cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2023 86,037 miles

engine, under and sill covers fitted

inter cooler pipe worn

ns and os front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

nsf tyre cracking

osf tyre close to legal limit and wearing on edges

osr brake discs corroding and wearing

Fail 7 Jun 2023 86,036 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine, under and sill covers fitted

inter cooler pipe worn

ns and os front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

nsf tyre cracking

osf tyre close to legal limit and wearing on edges

osr brake discs corroding and wearing

Pass 7 Jun 2022 82,049 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

bottom arm rear bushes deteriorating

engine covers fitted

nail in nsr tyre

oil leak

slight wear on rear brake discs

Pass 10 Jun 2021 77,988 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 77,976 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 70,510 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 70,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 60,235 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 50,454 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 41,696 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 41,557 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SM14 KUO is a 2014 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM14 KUO, 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 SM14 KUO registered?

SM14 KUO is a 2014 Audi A1, first registered on 23 July 2014.

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