2011 Audi A1 1.4L Petrol · A16 XAO
2011 Audi A1 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 08 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 167,614 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jan 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,614 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A16 XAO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2024
- 167,614 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
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A16 XAO MOT History
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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Audi A1 (A16 XAO) between January 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
A16 XAO Mileage History
- 15/01/2022137,018 mi
- 06/01/2023152,063 mi+15,045 mi
- 26/01/2024167,614 mi+15,551 mi
Average of roughly 15,078 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Audi Audi A1 Mk1 (8X)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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