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AV61 VFM

2011 Audi A1

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,098 mi
Last recorded140,098 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 VFM
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 140,098 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 126,229 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 113,180 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 107,379 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 107,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 100,622 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 100,622 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 26 May 2022 99,305 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

undertray missing

Pass 24 May 2021 91,675 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 86,222 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 85,686 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 71,396 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Steering rack end of track rod showing freeplay (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 59,207 miles

Front brakes 25% imbalance during release

Slight corrosion of front to intermediate section, exhaust joint sleeve /clamps

Pass 21 Nov 2016 51,433 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 41,881 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 34,816 miles

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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AV61 VFM is a 2011 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AV61 VFM, 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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AV61 VFM is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 9 December 2011.

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