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2015 AUDI A11.6L DIESEL

X20 BAK

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With 87,086 miles recorded, this BLACK 2015 AUDI A1 runs on DIESEL with a 1598cc engine. MOT is not on record and tax is up to date.

MOT
Expired
Expires 10/08/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/05/2027
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Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2015
Engine
1598cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT test in August 2025 at 87,086 miles. The maintenance trend shows a reactive pattern rather than proactive care. While the most recent test resulted in no recorded defects, the vehicle failed just one day prior at three miles lower due to both front tyres being below the legal tread limit of 1.6mm. This indicates the owner only addresses critical faults when forced by a failure rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. At 87,086 miles, the Audi A1 has averaged approximately 7,900 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for a small city car of this age. The mileage data shows consistent annual growth with intervals of roughly 6,000 to 7,000 miles between each August test. This steady usage suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation which can often lead to perished seals or seized calipers, though it does place consistent wear on rubber-based suspension and braking components. A buyer should focus their inspection on the front axle and braking system. The recurring issues with tyre wear in 2022, 2024, and 2025 suggest a potential alignment problem or worn suspension bushes that are causing uneven tyre de-lam. Furthermore, the 2023 advisory regarding pitted and scored rear brake discs indicates the braking hardware is nearing the end of its functional life. You must verify the current thickness of the rear discs and check for any signs of uneven wear on the pads to ensure components were actually replaced following the previous advisory.

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43
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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
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Live data last synced with DVSA: 4 Jun 2026, 20:47
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT test in August 2025 at 87,086 miles. The maintenance trend shows a reactive pattern rather than proactive care. While the most recent test resulted in no recorded defects, the vehicle failed just one day prior at three miles lower due to both front tyres being below the legal tread limit of 1.6mm. This indicates the owner only addresses critical faults when forced by a failure rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. At 87,086 miles, the Audi A1 has averaged approximately 7,900 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for a small city car of this age. The mileage data shows consistent annual growth with intervals of roughly 6,000 to 7,000 miles between each August test. This steady usage suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation which can often lead to perished seals or seized calipers, though it does place consistent wear on rubber-based suspension and braking components. A buyer should focus their inspection on the front axle and braking system. The recurring issues with tyre wear in 2022, 2024, and 2025 suggest a potential alignment problem or worn suspension bushes that are causing uneven tyre de-lam. Furthermore, the 2023 advisory regarding pitted and scored rear brake discs indicates the braking hardware is nearing the end of its functional life. You must verify the current thickness of the rear discs and check for any signs of uneven wear on the pads to ensure components were actually replaced following the previous advisory.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Audi A1 (X20 BAK) from 2015 show a total of 5 MOT tests between August 2022 and August 2025.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 80% pass rate, with 4 passes and 1 failure recorded. Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 6 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 2 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.

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