2014 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · KN64 VFV
2014 Audi A1 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2014. Recorded mileage 106,187 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,187 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KN64 VFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 106,187 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
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KN64 VFV MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Audi A1 (KN64 VFV) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 July 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: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
KN64 VFV Mileage History
- 26/07/202380,347 mi
- 23/07/202487,535 mi+7,188 mi
- 28/07/202597,715 mi+10,180 mi
- 28/07/2026106,187 mi+8,472 mi
- 29/07/2026106,187 mi
Average of roughly 8,588 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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