2014 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · YF64 BUE
2014 Audi A1 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29 Nov 2014. Recorded mileage 88,152 miles. MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,152 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF64 BUE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 88,152 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF64 BUE 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 (YF64 BUE) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 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: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Exhaust system insecure Clamp broken between CAT and middle section - Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YF64 BUE Mileage History
- 04/11/202273,474 mi
- 12/09/202382,075 mi+8,601 mi
- 22/09/202382,075 mi
- 07/11/202482,763 mi+688 mi
- 19/11/202588,152 mi+5,389 mi
Average of roughly 4,825 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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