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A21 CDK

2011 Audi A1

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,192 mi
Last recorded115,192 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 CDK
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 115,192 miles

Brakes: Handbrake travel - high

Exhaust: Corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S/F & O/S/F - Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S/F & O/S/F - Top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both N/S & O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes: Brake caliper - slight excessive free play, found in lever/pivot

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 110,302 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn but not seriously worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 110,302 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn but not seriously worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 104,443 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front Linkages (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Handbrake Lever has Excess Travel

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamp Lens Crazed (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall and is Worn on Inner Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen Scratched/Stone Chipped

Fail 20 Jun 2023 104,443 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front Linkages (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Handbrake Lever has Excess Travel

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamp Lens Crazed (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall and is Worn on Inner Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen Scratched/Stone Chipped

Pass 24 Jun 2022 97,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 88,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 83,172 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 75,655 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 67,712 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 60,665 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 47,409 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 47,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 31,255 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 18,295 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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A21 CDK is a 2011 Audi A1 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A21 CDK, 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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A21 CDK is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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