2014 Audi A1 1.4L Petrol · DC12 SAM
2014 Audi A1 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Apr 2014. Recorded mileage 78,540 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,540 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DC12 SAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2025
- 78,540 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DC12 SAM 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 (DC12 SAM) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DC12 SAM Mileage History
- 18/05/202259,210 mi
- 09/05/202364,678 mi+5,468 mi
- 17/05/202364,858 mi+180 mi
- 21/05/202471,686 mi+6,828 mi
- 20/05/202578,540 mi+6,854 mi
Average of roughly 6,431 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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