2014 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · M500 ABX
2014 Audi A1 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2014. Recorded mileage 128,493 miles. MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,493 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M500 ABX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 128,493 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M500 ABX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Audi A1 (M500 ABX) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
M500 ABX Mileage History
- 27/08/2024106,892 mi
- 27/08/2024106,892 mi
- 16/08/2025123,595 mi+16,703 mi
- 26/08/2026128,492 mi+4,897 mi
- 26/08/2026128,493 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 10,819 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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