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MC04 ZAK

2008 Audi A1

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests26 (24 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,746 mi
Last recorded98,746 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC04 ZAK
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

24 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 98,746 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2026 56,865 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heatshield at backbox insecure but not likely to detach.

Pass 13 Jun 2025 53,024 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 52,893 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 95,508 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All remaining Steel. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas of underside showing corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 47,382 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 95,145 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 41,235 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 35,960 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 95,099 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 31,251 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 94,318 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 29,012 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 93,349 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 25,747 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 92,253 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 88,991 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 83,581 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 75,410 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2014 64,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 53,790 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 45,308 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 34,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre side wall cut

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 24,613 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 24,613 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 14,553 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A1?

Based on 2,089,456 MOT tests across 240,261 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
5,974
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
240,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,639
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MC04 ZAK is a 2008 Audi A1 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

The most common reason a Audi A1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,639 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MC04 ZAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A1 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 18 years old, this Audi A1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MC04 ZAK is a 2008 Audi A1, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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