2014 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · AE03 AKE
2014 Audi A1 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2014. Recorded mileage 99,423 miles. MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,423 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE03 AKE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2025
- 99,423 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
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AE03 AKE MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Audi A1 (AE03 AKE) between December 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 November 2025 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 (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AE03 AKE Mileage History
- 12/12/202387,974 mi
- 13/12/202387,988 mi+14 mi
- 18/12/202493,050 mi+5,062 mi
- 15/11/202599,423 mi+6,373 mi
- 15/11/202599,423 mi
Average of roughly 5,941 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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