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A16 SOO

2011 Audi A1

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,610 mi
Last recorded76,610 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 SOO
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 76,610 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 73,476 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 70,100 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 65,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 61,950 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 61,941 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 61,933 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 61,470 miles

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 22 May 2020 61,470 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 23 May 2019 60,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing had cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear back box outer skin rusted

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing had cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crakcking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2019 60,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing had cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear back box outer skin rusted

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing had cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crakcking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 55,610 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 50,832 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 44,754 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 36,281 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 29,168 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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A16 SOO is a 2011 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Audi A1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 65,715 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A16 SOO, 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 15 years old, this Audi A1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A16 SOO registered?

A16 SOO is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 19 April 2011.

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