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A23 EKE

2011 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,545 mi
Last recorded128,545 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 EKE
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 128,545 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 122,979 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 122,978 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2024 120,250 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 120,250 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 110,167 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 98,638 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 87,337 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 87,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn debonded from center pin and debonding from arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn debonded from center pin and debonding from arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 76,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing COSMETIC DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN ON INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

OFFSIDE UPPER CORNER OF WINDSCREEN INSECURE

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing COSMETIC DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

REAR BRAKES NOISY IN OPERATION

Fail 17 Mar 2020 75,976 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 27% OPERATIONAL IMBALANCE ACROSS FRONT AXLE (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect DIP UNIT (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low DIP UNIT (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing COSMETIC DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN ON INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

OFFSIDE UPPER CORNER OF WINDSCREEN INSECURE

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing COSMETIC DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

REAR BRAKES NOISY IN OPERATION

Pass 20 Mar 2019 60,979 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 60,822 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 52,326 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 42,052 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 35,705 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 17,606 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 17,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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A23 EKE is a 2011 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 A23 EKE, 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 A23 EKE registered?

A23 EKE is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 5 January 2011.

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