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X16 EMP

2011 Audi A1

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,346 mi
Last recorded84,346 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX16 EMP
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 84,346 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 83,198 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 83,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 82,387 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2023 82,361 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 81,287 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 81,287 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 68,355 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 55,080 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 48,199 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 42,744 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 36,338 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 27,529 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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X16 EMP is a 2011 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X16 EMP, 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 X16 EMP registered?

X16 EMP is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 18 July 2011.

Is X16 EMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X16 EMP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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