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A5 LKJ

2011 Audi A1

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

166,329 mi
Last recorded166,329 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 LKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 166,329 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe has surface rust

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 15,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 155,426 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot leaking

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 12,055 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Oct 2023 144,189 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 8,624 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 133,990 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 7,838 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 121,796 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 121,794 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 6,920 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 114,095 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 5,850 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 107,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 5,015 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 99,795 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 3,988 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 97,445 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 3,181 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 90,320 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 90,311 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 82,314 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 70,440 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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A5 LKJ is a 2011 Audi A1 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 A5 LKJ, 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 A5 LKJ registered?

A5 LKJ is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 18 November 2011.

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The MOT history for A5 LKJ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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