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Y40 KJL

2018 Audi A1

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

46,898 mi
Last recorded46,898 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A132,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY40 KJL
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 46,898 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2025 42,143 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2025 52,251 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 38,307 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 51,241 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 33,729 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 50,787 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 29,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre: wearing on outer shoulder 225 55 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 29,086 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Due to the wear on front tyre, an alignment check would be advised once worn tyre has been replaced

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre: wearing on outer shoulder 225 55 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 49,258 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 24,504 miles

Both rear tyres cracked along tread pattern but not deep enough to expose cords

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jan 2022 47,277 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 19,672 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 19,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 44,903 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 42,909 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 38,523 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 33,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre staring to wear on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2017 29,144 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 25,107 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 20,759 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 16,494 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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Y40 KJL is a 2018 Audi A1 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y40 KJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y40 KJL?

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What year was Y40 KJL registered?

Y40 KJL is a 2018 Audi A1, first registered on 3 January 2018.

Is Y40 KJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y40 KJL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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