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2011 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · LP11 YLO

LP11 YLO

2011 Audi A1 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 04 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 87,872 miles. MOT expired on 17 Mar 2023.

Make & Model
AUDI A1
Year / Origin
2011 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 17 Mar 2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
87,872 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 17 Mar 2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2011
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on its consistent history of clean passes. The most recent test on 17 March 2022 at 87,872 miles resulted in no recorded defects or advisories, indicating that the car met all safety and environmental standards at that time. While the record shows failures one day prior in both 2021 and 2022, these appear to be isolated incidents that were rectified immediately to achieve passing. The mileage pattern is notably low for a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,800 miles per year. Between March 2020 at 65,348 miles and March 2022 at 87,872 miles, the car covered 22,524 miles over two years. This suggests consistent usage which typically benefits engine and drivetrain components. However, the long intervals between recorded tests can sometimes mask the degradation of rubber-based components or fluid breakdown if the vehicle has sat stationary for extended periods. Because the vehicle has not been tested in over four years, the current MOT status does not reflect its present mechanical condition. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on structural corrosion, particularly around the sills and wheel arches. Given the low mileage and age, the suspension bushes and tyres should be checked for cracking despite the lack of tread wear. Checking the brake discs for surface pitting or seized calipers is also essential to ensure the low usage frequency has not compromised the braking system's reliability.
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LP11 YLO Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2022
  • 87,872 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)

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LP11 YLO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Oct 2026, 08:54
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Audi A1 (LP11 YLO) between March 2022 and March 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 17 March 2022 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: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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LP11 YLO Mileage History

  1. 16/03/202287,871 mi
  2. 17/03/202287,872 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 308 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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