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BL05 TOM

2011 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

65,772 mi
Last recorded65,772 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 TOM
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 65,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2025 61,338 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 58,698 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 56,952 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 55,355 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 53,364 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 52,545 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 50,556 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 47,046 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 43,377 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 38,998 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 38,998 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 34,418 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 29,287 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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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BL05 TOM is a 2011 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BL05 TOM, 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 BL05 TOM registered?

BL05 TOM is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 22 September 2011.

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