2014 Audi A1 1.2L Petrol · L26 LBE
2014 Audi A1 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 19 Jul 2014. Recorded mileage 77,695 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,695 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L26 LBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 77,695 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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L26 LBE MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Audi A1 (L26 LBE) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
L26 LBE Mileage History
- 08/08/202350,175 mi
- 09/08/202350,175 mi
- 17/09/202466,258 mi+16,083 mi
- 14/10/202577,648 mi+11,390 mi
- 23/10/202577,695 mi+47 mi
Average of roughly 12,454 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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