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AB51 MCH

2011 Audi A1

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,742 mi
Last recorded99,742 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB51 MCH
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 99,742 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 98,230 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 97,131 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 95,557 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 88,837 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 88,721 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer outer skin split/corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2021 80,284 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread getting low @ 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 61,272 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight damage to outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 61,272 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre clamping sleeve unserviceable leaving exhaust system unsupported. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside front rear wishbone bush has excessive wear causing movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight damage to outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 49,480 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 49,480 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 47,107 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 42,214 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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slight brake bind osr wheel

Pass 8 Jul 2016 38,305 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 32,955 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 23,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

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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AB51 MCH is a 2011 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AB51 MCH, 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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AB51 MCH is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 14 June 2011.

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