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AK11 HLO

2011 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,233 mi
Last recorded102,233 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 HLO
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 102,233 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 102,233 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 97,942 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 97,942 miles

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 95,097 miles

Central Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 91,755 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 88,570 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 85,372 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 85,372 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 70,917 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2019 70,917 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 56,270 miles

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush front two (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 56,270 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear four (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush front two (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear two (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 44,432 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 44,432 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 33,629 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 23,396 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 20,530 miles

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

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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AK11 HLO is a 2011 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 AK11 HLO, 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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AK11 HLO is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 8 April 2011.

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