2014 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · Y3 ECR
2014 Audi A1 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 14 Feb 2014. Recorded mileage 89,106 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,106 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y3 ECR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 89,106 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y3 ECR 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 (Y3 ECR) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 January 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 (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
Y3 ECR Mileage History
- 29/01/202259,331 mi
- 20/03/202369,888 mi+10,557 mi
- 20/03/202369,888 mi
- 16/03/202481,641 mi+11,753 mi
- 20/01/202689,106 mi+7,465 mi
Average of roughly 7,490 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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