CarVerify

Free Car Check

A24 AKC

2011 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,278 mi
Last recorded127,278 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 AKC
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 127,278 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 127,277 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Centre exhaust clamp snapped

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp snapped

Pass 13 Dec 2024 125,123 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear floor surface corrosion

Fail 11 Dec 2024 125,123 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc insecure disc shield (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear floor surface corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2023 124,414 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 114,217 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 107,569 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 92,036 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 76,520 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 73,187 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 73,187 miles

Brake fluid contaminated dirty (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split and displaced (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split and displaced (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working side light bulb inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 64,299 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (35%) all brakes locked (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (34%) all brakes locked (3.7.B.5b)

under trays fitted preventing proper inspection

Pass 22 Sep 2016 55,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre is underinflated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 45,796 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 35,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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
Full Audi A1 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A24 AKC is a 2011 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 A24 AKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A24 AKC?

You can check the full history of A24 AKC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A24 AKC registered?

A24 AKC is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 24 September 2011.

Is A24 AKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A24 AKC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A24 AKC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A24 AKC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.