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2018 Audi A1 1.0L Petrol · DA18 JWU

DA18 JWU

2018 Audi A1 (1.0L, petrol). First registered 23 May 2018. Recorded mileage 48,776 miles. MOT expired on 22 May 2026.

Make & Model
AUDI A1
Year / Origin
2018 · Chester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 22 May 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
48,776 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 22 May 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
999cc
Mechanical Assessment

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This Audi A1 presents an exceptionally stable roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT on 15 May 2025 at 48,776 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes dating back to May 2022, indicating a vehicle that has been maintained to a high standard and has avoided the common degradation often seen in city cars. The mileage accumulation is steady and aligns with typical usage for an eight year old vehicle. Between May 2022 and May 2023, the car covered 11,621 miles, while the distance traveled between May 2024 and May 2025 dropped to 6,751 miles. This gradual decrease in annual mileage suggests the car has not suffered from prolonged periods of standing, which often leads to seized brake calipers or perished rubber components. The absence of any advisories over the last four years is rare and suggests a proactive approach to maintenance by the previous owner. There are no recurring trends of wear regarding suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake disc corrosion in the official record. The lack of flagged exhaust emissions or structural integrity issues further supports a verdict of high mechanical health. A physical inspection should focus on consumables that the MOT test may not flag as failures until they reach a critical limit. Check the depth of the tyre treads and the condition of the wiper blades. Given the low overall mileage, verify that the oil and filter change intervals have been adhered to regardless of the distance covered to ensure the engine remains lubricated and free of sludge.
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DA18 JWU Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2025
  • 48,776 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

DA18 JWU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 2018 Audi A1 (DA18 JWU) between May 2022 and May 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

DA18 JWU Mileage History

  1. 10/05/202220,780 mi
  2. 22/05/202332,401 mi+11,621 mi
  3. 23/05/202442,025 mi+9,624 mi
  4. 15/05/202548,776 mi+6,751 mi

Average of roughly 9,286 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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63
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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