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AO11 GVU

2011 Audi A1

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,304 mi
Last recorded53,304 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 GVU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 53,304 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 51,633 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2025 51,600 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 49,095 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 45,939 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2023 45,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 42,300 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 41,000 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 41,000 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 39,871 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 38,415 miles

Offside Rear showing age

Pass 8 Sep 2018 37,217 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing MY2010 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 35,177 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 35,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 33,501 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 31,710 miles

offside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2015 27,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 22,942 miles

cut on the osf tyre sidewall.

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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AO11 GVU is a 2011 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO11 GVU, 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 AO11 GVU registered?

AO11 GVU is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is AO11 GVU safe to buy?

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