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VL04 OVE

2018 Audi A1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

65,915 mi
Last recorded65,915 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A132,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVL04 OVE
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 65,915 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2025 64,304 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 141,996 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 141,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2024 57,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 129,995 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 129,995 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 47,287 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 47,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall has several deep tears (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on legal limit at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 117,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 36,550 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 102,111 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 26,412 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 89,059 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 82,095 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 74,878 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 69,095 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 55,689 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 42,178 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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VL04 OVE is a 2018 Audi A1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2018 Audi A1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 32,460 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 VL04 OVE, 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 8 years old, this Audi A1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VL04 OVE registered?

VL04 OVE is a 2018 Audi A1, first registered on 12 October 2018.

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The MOT history for VL04 OVE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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