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Y18 EMC

2011 Audi A1

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,930 mi
Last recorded160,930 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY18 EMC
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2026 160,930 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2025 154,686 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2024 142,120 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Dec 2022 127,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush beginning to separate from bush housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush beginning to separate from bush housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 119,302 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 112,948 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 101,779 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 88,629 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 78,057 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 66,470 miles

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded (advising)

rear washer jet poor performance

Pass 22 Jan 2016 58,690 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 51,080 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 33,903 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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Y18 EMC is a 2011 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y18 EMC, 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 Y18 EMC registered?

Y18 EMC is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is Y18 EMC safe to buy?

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