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AC59 DAN

2011 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,846 mi
Last recorded71,846 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC59 DAN
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 71,846 miles

Fuel flap missing

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 71,846 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel flap missing

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 71,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake cover missing

n/s front fog light not working

Pass 3 Jan 2023 70,944 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Front tyre has cuts on outer side wall

Nearside Rear tyre has cut on outer side well

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall + has a nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 62,425 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 62,425 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 49,781 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

fuel flap taped on

n/s/f foglight inop

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 29 Dec 2020 49,767 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

fuel flap taped on

n/s/f foglight inop

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 9 Dec 2019 40,240 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

breather pipe detached

n/s/f foglight inop,o/s poor pattern

rear inner pads on limit/not clearly visible

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 9 Dec 2019 40,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

breather pipe detached

n/s/f foglight inop,o/s poor pattern

rear inner pads on limit/not clearly visible

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 28 Dec 2018 38,402 miles

engine breather pipe detached

front brake imbalance

o/s headlamp poor pattern

rear pads ON limit

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 24 Dec 2018 38,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s inop,o/s misaligned (3.5 (a))

engine breather pipe detached

front brake imbalance

o/s headlamp poor pattern

rear pads ON limit

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 14 Dec 2017 33,790 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 31,608 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a minor surface cut

Fail 24 Jun 2017 31,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a minor surface cut

Pass 7 Jun 2016 27,116 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 22,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 17,763 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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AC59 DAN is a 2011 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AC59 DAN, 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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AC59 DAN is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 22 April 2011.

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