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AO61 XEL

2011 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,047 mi
Last recorded83,047 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 83,047 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 75,209 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 71,036 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 68,074 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 63,488 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 59,537 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 55,047 miles

inner faces of front discs are corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2019 55,046 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

inner faces of front discs are corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2018 47,404 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 40,457 miles

Inner faces of front discs starting to corrode

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 8 Dec 2016 35,139 miles

Front brake discs scored on inner face

Pass 28 Nov 2015 28,292 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 20,248 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 XEL is a 2011 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 AO61 XEL, 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

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What year was AO61 XEL registered?

AO61 XEL is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 14 December 2011.

Is AO61 XEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 XEL 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.

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