2014 Audi A1 1.4L Petrol · BU61 BEL
2014 Audi A1 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2014. Recorded mileage 25,616 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,616 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU61 BEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 25,616 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
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BU61 BEL 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 (BU61 BEL) between January 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 16 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
BU61 BEL Mileage History
- 26/01/202217,743 mi
- 31/03/202320,986 mi+3,243 mi
- 03/04/202422,397 mi+1,411 mi
- 05/04/202524,453 mi+2,056 mi
- 08/04/202625,616 mi+1,163 mi
Average of roughly 1,876 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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