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AY61 YAW

2011 Audi A1

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,491 mi
Last recorded125,491 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 YAW
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 125,491 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 125,491 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2025 114,100 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 180,875 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

washer bottle damaged , loosing water

Fail 28 Mar 2024 180,875 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

washer bottle damaged , loosing water

Pass 22 Mar 2023 163,863 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 163,863 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 135,869 miles

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

Offside Rear TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON OUTER PART OF TYRE

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON N/S/R & O/S/R BRAKE DISCS

WOSHER BOTTLE IS LEAKING

Pass 18 Mar 2021 117,545 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 117,464 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 107,844 miles

Coolant leak Header tank shows signs of leaking ()

Front grill damaged

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Body work damage

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

Secondary bonnet catch sticking

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 93,889 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 93,889 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 75,781 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 60,288 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 50,581 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring view to components

Front Tyres perishing

Nearside Rear 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring view to underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 41,453 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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AY61 YAW 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 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 AY61 YAW, 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 AY61 YAW registered?

AY61 YAW is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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