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BF61 FAJ

2011 Audi A1

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,704 mi
Last recorded106,704 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 FAJ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 106,704 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 106,704 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 104,558 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 98,380 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jul 2023 91,628 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 91,623 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 83,346 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 83,346 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2021 74,115 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 68,292 miles

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

backbox exhaust outer skin is corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2019 61,905 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 55,430 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 49,951 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 42,974 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 33,459 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 27,093 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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BF61 FAJ is a 2011 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BF61 FAJ, 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 BF61 FAJ registered?

BF61 FAJ is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 23 November 2011.

Is BF61 FAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF61 FAJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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