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BC05 ART

2011 Audi A1

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,247 mi
Last recorded108,247 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 ART
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 108,247 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 108,152 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure joining sleave corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 102,855 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 95,834 miles

Brake discs all round pitted

Fail 13 Aug 2024 95,834 miles

Brake discs all round pitted

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 88,505 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 88,505 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 80,783 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 74,730 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 69,528 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 62,667 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 55,759 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 48,283 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 39,790 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 32,614 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 22,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2014 22,891 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BC05 ART is a 2011 Audi A1 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BC05 ART, 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 BC05 ART registered?

BC05 ART is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is BC05 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC05 ART shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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