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AK61 DWO

2011 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,703 mi
Last recorded124,703 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 DWO
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 124,703 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 124,686 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 109,582 miles

((0.50+5=0,55))..P3,,,,,,,,

Fail 11 Oct 2024 109,578 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

((0.50+5=0,55))..P3,,,,,,,,

Pass 4 Oct 2023 95,169 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively HEAVILY LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

OSF FOG INOP,,((0.50))..P3,,215/40/17 X 4,,

Fail 4 Oct 2023 95,169 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively HEAVILY LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

OSF FOG INOP,,((0.50))..P3,,215/40/17 X 4,,

Pass 11 Oct 2022 83,266 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONTS LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

P3.......((0.50)) 215/40/17 X 4,

Fail 11 Oct 2022 83,266 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONTS LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

P3.......((0.50)) 215/40/17 X 4,

Pass 13 Oct 2021 66,009 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 63,073 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 63,073 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun strip fitted in swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Tinted (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Tinted (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 54,693 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 46,064 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 45,709 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 45,709 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2017 42,056 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 38,390 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 32,252 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 23,213 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 23,213 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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AK61 DWO is a 2011 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AK61 DWO, 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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What year was AK61 DWO registered?

AK61 DWO is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is AK61 DWO safe to buy?

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