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AL05 GHT

2011 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,185 mi
Last recorded168,185 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL05 GHT
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 168,185 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 164,772 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 156,770 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Strut. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 145,774 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 145,774 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack end ball jiont. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 135,097 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2020 127,205 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 127,205 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 115,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 115,954 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 102,131 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 102,131 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2017 86,661 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 86,661 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 76,605 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 26 Oct 2016 76,605 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 23 Oct 2015 65,112 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2014 47,657 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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AL05 GHT 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 AL05 GHT, 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 AL05 GHT registered?

AL05 GHT is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 26 October 2011.

Is AL05 GHT safe to buy?

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