2010 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · ED02 NME
2010 Audi A1 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 21 Nov 2010. Recorded mileage 70,801 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,801 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ED02 NME Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 70,801 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ED02 NME 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 2010 Audi A1 (ED02 NME) between July 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
ED02 NME Mileage History
- 12/07/202360,399 mi
- 22/06/202464,237 mi+3,838 mi
- 27/06/202569,183 mi+4,946 mi
- 27/06/202569,184 mi+1 mi
- 23/06/202670,801 mi+1,617 mi
Average of roughly 3,527 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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