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AF61 VLP

2011 Audi A1

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

106,040 mi
Last recorded106,040 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 VLP
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 106,040 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 103,989 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 103,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 96,156 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 215/45/16v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 215/45/16v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 89,389 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 89,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 81,981 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 80,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 77,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 73,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 67,476 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 65,590 miles

no smoke detected during emissions test

offside rear brake pad spring incorrectly seated

Pass 25 Nov 2017 58,660 miles

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

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

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

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

emissions too low to register

Pass 21 Oct 2016 52,506 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 46,261 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2014 37,434 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2014 37,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 VLP is a 2011 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLP, 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 VLP registered?

AF61 VLP is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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