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X18 FRB

2009 Audi A1

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,857 mi
Last recorded89,857 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX18 FRB
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 89,857 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2026 32,203 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2025 88,588 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 24,462 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 86,177 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 84,296 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 80,390 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 75,852 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 72,506 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 70,284 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 63,088 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Front dif leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Front dif leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Dif leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 63,088 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Front dif leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Front dif leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Dif leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 59,332 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 59,332 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 49,673 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 49,673 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 40,196 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 40,045 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 40,045 miles

Brake pump/compressor leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2013 38,092 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 34,481 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 34,254 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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X18 FRB is a 2009 Audi A1 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X18 FRB, 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 17 years old, this Audi A1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X18 FRB registered?

X18 FRB is a 2009 Audi A1, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is X18 FRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X18 FRB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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