2014 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · H28 MTN
2014 Audi A1 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 17 Feb 2014. Recorded mileage 71,671 miles. MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,671 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H28 MTN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 71,671 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H28 MTN 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 (H28 MTN) between June 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt c”; “Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))”.
H28 MTN Mileage History
- 14/06/202466,097 mi
- 27/03/202569,294 mi+3,197 mi
- 28/03/202569,298 mi+4 mi
- 18/03/202671,668 mi+2,370 mi
- 19/03/202671,671 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 3,166 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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