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BA11 AYJ

2011 Audi A1

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,119 mi
Last recorded148,119 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA11 AYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 148,119 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 140,290 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 140,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 132,689 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 127,055 miles

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 inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 127,054 miles

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

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

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 inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 120,628 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 116,068 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 116,068 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 111,622 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 100,903 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 88,529 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 88,529 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 74,464 miles

Centre exhaust clamp behind DPF almost rotten through, not blowing as yet

Nearside Rear unable to check seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2016 74,464 miles

Centre exhaust clamp behind DPF almost rotten through, not blowing as yet

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not affectivley cleaning screen, only one of three jets hitting bottom of screen (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear unable to check seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2015 61,571 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 61,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 50,909 miles

Emission test aborted due to low readings.

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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BA11 AYJ is a 2011 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BA11 AYJ, 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 BA11 AYJ registered?

BA11 AYJ is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 27 October 2011.

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