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B3 XXB

2011 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,246 mi
Last recorded84,246 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 XXB
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 84,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 84,246 miles

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 76,645 miles

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

bonnet release handle insecure

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2024 76,645 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

bonnet release handle insecure

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2023 69,624 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread in very poor condition (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 69,623 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall has split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread in very poor condition (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 63,809 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2022 63,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder has chords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder has chords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2021 60,068 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2021 60,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2020 58,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 54,341 miles

Nearside Front driveshaft corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2019 54,341 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front driveshaft corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2018 51,311 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 51,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONGLY ADVISE (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 48,230 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn smooth in inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2017 48,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn smooth in inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2016 39,990 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 28,590 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 20,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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B3 XXB is a 2011 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B3 XXB, 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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B3 XXB is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 16 March 2011.

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