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AM08 ELS

2011 Audi A1

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,489 mi
Last recorded91,489 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 ELS
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 91,489 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 87,749 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 79,355 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 74,593 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 71,233 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 71,233 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2020 60,029 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 56,854 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 50,655 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 50,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2016 33,652 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 28,537 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 21,590 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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AM08 ELS is a 2011 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AM08 ELS, 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 AM08 ELS registered?

AM08 ELS is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is AM08 ELS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 ELS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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