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AK04 PAR

2011 Audi A1

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,647 mi
Last recorded117,647 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 PAR
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 117,647 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 106,068 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 104,944 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 97,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 90,973 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 84,643 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 84,643 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened osf noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 84,126 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 82,247 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 81,683 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy very slightly (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 26 Feb 2020 81,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy very slightly (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2019 77,022 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 72,566 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 67,397 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 59,999 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 45,410 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 45,410 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 41,964 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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AK04 PAR is a 2011 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK04 PAR, 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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AK04 PAR is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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