2011 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · NA11 YOW
2011 Audi A1 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2011. Recorded mileage 85,143 miles. MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,143 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NA11 YOW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 85,143 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NA11 YOW 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 2011 Audi A1 (NA11 YOW) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 April 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 (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
NA11 YOW Mileage History
- 08/03/202373,529 mi
- 19/04/202476,318 mi+2,789 mi
- 09/04/202582,360 mi+6,042 mi
- 09/04/202582,360 mi
- 20/04/202685,143 mi+2,783 mi
Average of roughly 3,725 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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