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R99 OTO

2011 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,772 mi
Last recorded149,772 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR99 OTO
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 149,772 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp/Sleeve Loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 149,772 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp/Sleeve Loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 139,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section to \dpf joint loose , but system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 139,522 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both head lamps aiming too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section to \dpf joint loose , but system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 128,128 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer outer insulation adrift - silencer good (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Limited accessibility to brake pads with wheels fitted (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 118,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing And Low On Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 118,230 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dipped And Main Beam LED (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing And Low On Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 107,427 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 96,025 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 84,712 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 77,311 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 77,311 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 66,583 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 51,430 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Lower under covers fitted

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

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

Upper engine cover fitted

emissions to low to gain readings

Pass 5 Nov 2015 42,874 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 20,296 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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R99 OTO is a 2011 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R99 OTO, 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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R99 OTO is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 24 November 2011.

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