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SM14 XYA

2014 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,553 mi
Last recorded145,553 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A150,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 145,553 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 135,105 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 125,549 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 116,065 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 102,850 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 91,539 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 89,883 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 89,883 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 72,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 72,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 56,151 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Jul 2018 56,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner sidewall and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jul 2017 50,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 215 45 16 ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edge

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XYA is a 2014 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XYA, 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 SM14 XYA registered?

SM14 XYA is a 2014 Audi A1, first registered on 25 July 2014.

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