Audi A1 (2011)
2011 Audi A1
CarHunch analysed 18,027 real MOT records for the 2011 Audi A1. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2011 Audi A1 passes its MOT slightly more often than the UK average, with an 81.8% first-time pass rate compared to 80%, though petrol versions (82.9%) are noticeably more reliable than diesel models (80.2%). The serious concern here is that nearly half of these vehicles—47.2%—have suffered a dangerous defect at some point, which is well above acceptable and should give buyers pause.
At just under 67,000 miles on average, these A1s are reasonably well-preserved for their age, but the average vehicle still racks up 2.73 failures and 17.6 advisories during its MOT history, suggesting wear and tear accumulates faster than the headline pass rate implies. If you're considering one, get a full pre-purchase inspection by an Audi specialist and specifically probe the service history for any dangerous defect repairs—that 47% figure is a red flag worth investigating.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 2.6 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2011 Audi A1
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 47.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (58%) | 10,410 | 82.9% | 2.55 |
| Diesel (42%) | 7,611 | 80.3% | 2.98 |
| Other (0%) | 3 | 94.4% | 0.33 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 2 | 77.8% | 2 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 86.7% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Audi A1 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2011 Audi A1 vehicles fall between 44,847 and 72,214 miles.
2011 Audi A1 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 15,049 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 90% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2011 Audi A1
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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50.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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50.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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36.8%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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32.9%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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27.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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25.6%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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24.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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24.1%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011. Counts include advisories and failures.
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