2014 Audi A1 1.4L Petrol · A106 MEL
2014 Audi A1 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 03 May 2014. Recorded mileage 71,993 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,993 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A106 MEL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 71,993 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
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A106 MEL MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Audi A1 (A106 MEL) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
A106 MEL Mileage History
- 24/10/202246,444 mi
- 24/10/202358,793 mi+12,349 mi
- 22/10/202465,760 mi+6,967 mi
- 29/10/202571,993 mi+6,233 mi
Average of roughly 8,475 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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