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YD18 PLW

2018 Audi A1

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,377 mi
Last recorded78,377 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A132,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD18 PLW
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2026 78,377 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 71,137 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 71,057 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 67,162 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2024 67,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink gaiter insecure/split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 56,643 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 45,278 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 36,343 miles

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

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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YD18 PLW is a 2018 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YD18 PLW, 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 YD18 PLW registered?

YD18 PLW is a 2018 Audi A1, first registered on 13 July 2018.

Is YD18 PLW safe to buy?

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