2014 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · L13 OEB
2014 Audi A1 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 22 Jul 2014. Recorded mileage 95,157 miles. MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,157 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L13 OEB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 95,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L13 OEB 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 (L13 OEB) between August 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 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: Suspension (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: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
L13 OEB Mileage History
- 24/08/202381,052 mi
- 28/11/202381,851 mi+799 mi
- 19/11/202488,449 mi+6,598 mi
- 25/11/202488,569 mi+120 mi
- 12/11/202595,157 mi+6,588 mi
Average of roughly 6,353 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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