2014 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · PE14 UAZ
2014 Audi A1 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2014. Recorded mileage 86,051 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,051 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PE14 UAZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 86,051 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE14 UAZ 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 (PE14 UAZ) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 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: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
PE14 UAZ Mileage History
- 25/10/202369,797 mi
- 24/10/202478,220 mi+8,423 mi
- 24/10/202478,220 mi
- 20/10/202586,050 mi+7,830 mi
- 21/10/202586,051 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,162 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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