2014 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · BH61 XXX
2014 Audi A1 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2014. Recorded mileage 127,686 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,686 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BH61 XXX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2025
- 127,686 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BH61 XXX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Audi A1 (BH61 XXX) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
BH61 XXX Mileage History
- 20/07/202298,742 mi
- 14/07/2023109,233 mi+10,491 mi
- 16/07/2024118,597 mi+9,364 mi
- 11/07/2025127,686 mi+9,089 mi
Average of roughly 9,723 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Panoramic Sunroof Drainage Tube Detachment & Footwell FloodingModerate
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