2014 Audi A1 1.4L Petrol · T26 EBA

The 2014 Audi A1 holds a valid MOT as of the 11 December 2025 test at 78,170 miles, confirming it passed with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable; across five recorded tests spanning December 2023 to December 2025, the DVSA testers never flagged a single defect or advisory, indicating no structural or mechanical issues were identified during these inspections. The duplicate entries on 17 December 2024 and 4 December 2023, where one test passed and one failed at identical mileages with no defects listed, likely reflect administrative duplicates or a re-test outcome rather than a recurring fault, and they do not alter the clean bill of health. The mileage pattern reveals a notable spike between the December 2023 and December 2024 tests. The odometer jumped from 62,504 miles to 76,352 miles, an accumulation of 13,848 miles in twelve months, which is more than double the vehicle's average annual rate of roughly 6,500 miles. The subsequent year saw a modest increase of only 1,818 miles to the current 78,170, suggesting the high-mileage period was temporary and the vehicle has since returned to typical light use. A buyer should inspect the standard wear items that a clean MOT record does not guarantee are in perfect condition, particularly the suspension bushes and coil springs, which are common failure points on the A1 platform. Brake discs and pads should be measured for thickness and run-out, and the exhaust system should be checked for corrosion and emissions compliance, as these areas degrade with age regardless of test results. The absence of advisories on the record is reassuring, but a thorough in-person inspection of the underbody for corrosion and the drivetrain for any vibration or noise remains essential before purchase.