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BJ61 XCV

2011 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,892 mi
Last recorded159,892 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 XCV
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 159,892 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 159,892 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 154,704 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 145,636 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 145,636 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2023 139,239 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 139,239 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 120,494 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 120,494 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 103,889 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 95,165 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 87,767 miles

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

sidewall damage to the n/sf tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2018 79,487 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 68,950 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 54,835 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 37,977 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

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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BJ61 XCV 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 75%.

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 BJ61 XCV, 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 BJ61 XCV registered?

BJ61 XCV is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 1 November 2011.

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