CarVerify

Free Car Check

AL02 OCT

2011 Audi A1

Red Petrol 1390cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

69,884 mi
Last recorded69,884 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL02 OCT
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 69,884 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 66,444 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 63,023 miles

EPC light on dash

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 20 Jan 2024 62,965 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EPC light on dash

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 58,355 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 54,062 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 44,916 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 40,580 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 37,414 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 30,229 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 19,805 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 12,138 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 12,138 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
Full Audi A1 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AL02 OCT is a 2011 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AL02 OCT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AL02 OCT?

You can check the full history of AL02 OCT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AL02 OCT registered?

AL02 OCT is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is AL02 OCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL02 OCT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AL02 OCT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AL02 OCT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.