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AO61 FWD

2011 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,612 mi
Last recorded120,612 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 FWD
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 120,612 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 114,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

glow plug light flashing

underneath of vehicle dirty

undertray / covers fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2023 114,290 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment o/s caliper lever forward (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

glow plug light flashing

underneath of vehicle dirty

undertray / covers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2022 102,622 miles

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

Windscreen stone chip

Pass 23 Jul 2021 86,307 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 74,938 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 60,463 miles

Engine undertray is missing from the vehicle.

Handbrake lever grip is loose and slipping off lever.

NSF lower bumper grill is damaged.

NSR tyre full of flat spots at inner edge.

OSR tyre is full of flat spots at inner edge.

Fail 10 May 2019 60,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn outer face of disc is excessively corroded and pitted with uneven wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Can't spin wheel in order to check tyre and wheel bearing. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating due to excessive corrosion on brake disc. (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing. (0.1 (d))

Engine undertray is missing from the vehicle.

Handbrake lever grip is loose and slipping off lever.

NSF lower bumper grill is damaged.

NSR tyre full of flat spots at inner edge.

OSR tyre is full of flat spots at inner edge.

Pass 10 May 2018 48,504 miles

Engine Management light is ON indicating a fault.

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chipped (8.3.1d)

Wrong size tyres are fitted to the front axle. 205/45R16 are fitted and they should be 215/45R16

Pass 22 May 2017 37,304 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front plastic inner wing cover damaged

Fail 22 May 2017 37,304 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front plastic inner wing cover damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2016 36,562 miles

start stop system faulty

Fail 15 Nov 2016 36,562 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

EML light on dash

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on inside (4.1.E.1)

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

coil light flashing on dash

start stop system faulty

Pass 20 Nov 2015 29,455 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 25,637 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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AO61 FWD is a 2011 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AO61 FWD, 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 AO61 FWD registered?

AO61 FWD is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 15 November 2011.

Is AO61 FWD safe to buy?

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