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AF61 HVP

2011 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,408 mi
Last recorded104,408 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 HVP
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 104,408 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 104,408 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 215/45/17 215/40/17 should be 215/45/17 nearside (5.2.3 (b))

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald around inner tread 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 99,723 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 97,875 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2024 97,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 91,666 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 88,594 miles

n/s/r handbrake lever not fully returning

Pass 13 Sep 2021 83,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush beginning to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Silencer second skin corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush beginning to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 83,633 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Banjo bolt (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush beginning to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Silencer second skin corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush beginning to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 79,571 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 75,807 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 72,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 68,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 63,402 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 63,402 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 54,986 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 39,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Audi A1?

Based on 2,089,456 MOT tests across 240,261 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
5,974
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
240,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,639
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AF61 HVP is a 2011 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Audi A1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 65,715 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,639 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF61 HVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A1 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Audi A1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF61 HVP registered?

AF61 HVP is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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