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BJ61 YSV

2011 Audi A1

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,923 mi
Last recorded107,923 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 YSV
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 107,923 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 103,078 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 103,078 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 99,910 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (Has nail (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing uneven inner edge

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 94,317 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 94,317 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2022 82,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 4 Jun 2022 82,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake hose to calliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 71,004 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front and o/s/f top mounts slight play

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2021 71,004 miles

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

Central Front Undertray likely to become detached engine lower cover (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front and o/s/f top mounts slight play

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

Offside Front Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre marked in yellow

Pass 31 Jul 2020 59,792 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 59,775 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 51,310 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 45,529 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 45,022 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 33,177 miles

both rear tyres tread out of shape on inner edge.

Pass 6 Oct 2015 26,426 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 20,240 miles

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 YSV is a 2011 Audi A1 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YSV, 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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BJ61 YSV is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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