2011 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · CA11 RER
2011 Audi A1 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 15 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 112,634 miles. MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,634 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA11 RER Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2026
- 112,634 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA11 RER MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Audi A1 (CA11 RER) between June 2014 and August 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
CA11 RER Mileage History
- 10/06/201413,087 mi
- 01/06/201517,877 mi+4,790 mi
- 06/06/201625,675 mi+7,798 mi
- 13/06/201728,727 mi+3,052 mi
- 21/08/201831,903 mi+3,176 mi
- 22/07/201938,226 mi+6,323 mi
- 22/07/202044,596 mi+6,370 mi
- 31/07/202044,703 mi+107 mi
- 21/07/202149,979 mi+5,276 mi
- 25/07/202262,232 mi+12,253 mi
- 24/07/202372,228 mi+9,996 mi
- 23/07/202482,885 mi+10,657 mi
- 17/09/202598,242 mi+15,357 mi
- 18/08/2026112,223 mi+13,981 mi
- 28/08/2026112,634 mi+411 mi
Average of roughly 8,149 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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