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BG11 USY

2011 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

182,559 mi
Last recorded182,559 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 USY
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 182,559 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 172,164 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 172,162 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f steering rack end .. tie rod end.. drum stick excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement hand brake section of the caliper sticking on / stiff (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel no effort (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding when turned / spun by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel no effort (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding when turned / spun by hand (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play plus rubber boot perishing (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion forming on rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear foot brake in rollers (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 161,671 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog light damaged and not working

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2024 161,671 miles

Exhaust system insecure central clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog light damaged and not working

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2022 153,459 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 17 Nov 2021 144,105 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 144,105 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 136,393 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 124,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 3 Sep 2018 108,788 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 94,537 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & mis-shaping (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened suffer a heavy corrosion band and wear lip (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 83,517 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 72,331 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 61,383 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 53,656 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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BG11 USY is a 2011 Audi A1 in White 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 BG11 USY, 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 BG11 USY registered?

BG11 USY is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 18 April 2011.

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