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AUDI A12018 · 1.0L PETROL

HG68 AAE

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 51,858 miles recorded, this RED 2018 AUDI A1 runs on PETROL with a 999cc engine. MOT is currently valid and tax is up to date.

MOT
Valid
Expires 01/03/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/09/2026
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2018
Engine
999cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents in a stable roadworthiness condition with a highly positive maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 02 March 2026 at 51,858 miles resulted in zero defects, indicating that the car currently meets all safety and emissions standards. This follows a period of clean passes in 2025 and 2023, suggesting that the owner has maintained the mechanical integrity to prevent recurring failures. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical low-use cycles, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year over its eight-year life. Between July 2023 at 34,249 miles and July 2024 at 42,113 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 8,000 miles, showing a slight increase in usage compared to the historical average. However, the subsequent interval of 7,910 miles between July 2024 and July 2025 confirms steady usage which generally limits wear on drivetrain components like the turbocharger and suspension bushings. The single failure recorded on 29 July 2024 at 42,113 miles is the only anomaly in an otherwise clean history. Because the vehicle passed the re-test two days later without further defects, the issue was likely a minor consumable item that was immediately rectified. Since there are no recorded advisories for corrosion, binding brake calipers, or oil leaks across the last three tests, the buyer should focus their physical inspection on the condition of the rubber suspension components and the state of the brake discs and pads to verify that the actual wear matches the low mileage figures.

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✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents in a stable roadworthiness condition with a highly positive maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 02 March 2026 at 51,858 miles resulted in zero defects, indicating that the car currently meets all safety and emissions standards. This follows a period of clean passes in 2025 and 2023, suggesting that the owner has maintained the mechanical integrity to prevent recurring failures. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical low-use cycles, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year over its eight-year life. Between July 2023 at 34,249 miles and July 2024 at 42,113 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 8,000 miles, showing a slight increase in usage compared to the historical average. However, the subsequent interval of 7,910 miles between July 2024 and July 2025 confirms steady usage which generally limits wear on drivetrain components like the turbocharger and suspension bushings. The single failure recorded on 29 July 2024 at 42,113 miles is the only anomaly in an otherwise clean history. Because the vehicle passed the re-test two days later without further defects, the issue was likely a minor consumable item that was immediately rectified. Since there are no recorded advisories for corrosion, binding brake calipers, or oil leaks across the last three tests, the buyer should focus their physical inspection on the condition of the rubber suspension components and the state of the brake discs and pads to verify that the actual wear matches the low mileage figures.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2018, this Audi A1 with plate HG68 AAE has undergone 5 MOT inspections since July 2023.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 80% pass rate, with 4 passes and 1 failure recorded. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 11 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”.

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