2011 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · PC55 COB
2011 Audi A1 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 15 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 114,498 miles. MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,498 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PC55 COB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 114,498 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PC55 COB 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 (PC55 COB) between August 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 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: Lighting (7 issues), Steering (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
PC55 COB Mileage History
- 05/08/2024107,804 mi
- 05/08/2024107,804 mi
- 28/07/2025110,927 mi+3,123 mi
- 28/07/2025110,927 mi
- 27/07/2026114,498 mi+3,571 mi
Average of roughly 3,390 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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