2012 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · K11 CAK
2012 Audi A1 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 19 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 49,605 miles. MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,605 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K11 CAK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 49,605 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K11 CAK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi A1 (K11 CAK) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
K11 CAK Mileage History
- 01/08/202348,418 mi
- 12/08/202448,980 mi+562 mi
- 04/08/202549,402 mi+422 mi
- 18/08/202649,602 mi+200 mi
- 26/08/202649,605 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 387 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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