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YH18 VDL

2018 Audi A1

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,870 mi
Last recorded62,870 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A132,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH18 VDL
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 62,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 48,697 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 35,127 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 35,119 miles

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

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 19,948 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 17,608 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 12,224 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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YH18 VDL is a 2018 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YH18 VDL, 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

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What year was YH18 VDL registered?

YH18 VDL is a 2018 Audi A1, first registered on 15 March 2018.

Is YH18 VDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH18 VDL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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