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AF11 VLA

2011 Audi A1

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,364 mi
Last recorded98,364 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 VLA
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 98,364 miles

Nearside Rear Silencer outer casinh corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 97,560 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 97,559 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 94,238 miles

oil leaks

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

some surface rust on rear subframe steering and suspension components brake components

under floor panel fitted unable to see some components

windscreen scratched

Fail 13 Sep 2024 94,237 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

oil leaks

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

some surface rust on rear subframe steering and suspension components brake components

under floor panel fitted unable to see some components

windscreen scratched

Pass 20 Sep 2023 86,225 miles

exhaust has surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes starting to crack and deteriorate

Pass 24 Sep 2022 74,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also wearing uneven ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 68,965 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Aug 2020 63,288 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 49,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 36,898 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 36,861 miles

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2017 36,176 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 33,849 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2015 31,253 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 24,100 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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AF11 VLA is a 2011 Audi A1 in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AF11 VLA, 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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AF11 VLA is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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