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AF61 VZJ

2011 Audi A1

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,953 mi
Last recorded73,953 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 VZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 73,953 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 73,953 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

splits in inner sidewalls of front tyres

Pass 4 Jul 2025 67,372 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 67,372 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 63,493 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 58,602 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 58,602 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 53,414 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 50,704 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 47,988 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 45,835 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 44,342 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 39,841 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 35,067 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 29,742 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 24,254 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 18,555 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 18,555 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 VZJ is a 2011 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF61 VZJ registered?

AF61 VZJ is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is AF61 VZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 VZJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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