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MOT valid
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2011 AUDI A11.6L DIESEL

VP02 ALY

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 140,720 miles recorded, this BLACK 2011 AUDI A1 runs on DIESEL with a 1598cc engine. MOT is currently valid and tax is up to date.

MOT
Valid
Expires 10/03/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/05/2027
Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2011
Engine
1598cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having passed its most recent MOT test on March 10, 2026, 140,720 miles with no recorded defects. This indicates that the car currently meets the minimum safety standards. While a failure was recorded in February 2025, the immediate rectification and subsequent pass on the same day suggest the owner is proactive in addressing faults once they are identified, rather than allowing them to persist. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,400 miles per year. Between March 2023 and March 2024, the car covered 3,600 miles, showing a period lower but predictable usage pattern. The jump of 12,000 miles between the February 2025 and March 2026 tests represents a slight increase in annual use but remains within normal parameters. This consistent use reduces the risk of internal corrosion in brake lines or seized components that often affects vehicles left with long periods of inactivity. Given the clean results of the most recent tests, an inspection should focus on high-mileage components that fall outside the scope of the MOT. At over 140,000 miles, the buyer should examine the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs, as these often perish at this age despite a clean record. Checking for oil leaks around the engine seals and gearbox is also necessary, as the MOT only checks for significant leaks rather than minor weeping. A physical inspection of brake discs and pads will ensure the high mileage has not led to excessive uneven wear.

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Free vehicle health score

75
/ 100 · Good

Public record health check: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 22 Jun 2026, 15:00
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2011 Audi A1 (VP02 ALY) has a recorded MOT history spanning from March 2023 to March 2026, with 5 MOT tests on record.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 10 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.

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