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AA04 COS

2011 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,084 mi
Last recorded119,084 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA04 COS
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 119,084 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 119,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 106,374 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 96,830 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 96,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2019 89,134 miles

Nearside Front 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 27 Jul 2017 81,825 miles

Engine management warning lamp on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Impact damage to drivers door and offside rear quarter panel

Rear box section of exhaust system deteriorated

Rev limiter fitted not allowing required revs and/or emission smoke level too clean to obtain test reading/result

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Jul 2017 81,825 miles

Engine management warning lamp on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Impact damage to drivers door and offside rear quarter panel

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear box section of exhaust system deteriorated

Rev limiter fitted not allowing required revs and/or emission smoke level too clean to obtain test reading/result

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 65,540 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 65,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 40,918 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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AA04 COS is a 2011 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AA04 COS, 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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AA04 COS is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is AA04 COS safe to buy?

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