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BN11 BTF

2011 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,375 mi
Last recorded141,375 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 BTF
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 141,375 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 138,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR and OSR tyres slight perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2025 138,473 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to condition of exhaust. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded and blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR and OSR tyres slight perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 129,483 miles

Engine undertray loose.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower arm rear bushes deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 129,483 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge at inner sidewall and heavy wear at inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine undertray loose.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower arm rear bushes deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 120,886 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 111,355 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 109,115 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 109,115 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 104,278 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 104,078 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 95,015 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Rear inner edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 78,200 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 78,200 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 62,164 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 46,282 miles

Lower undertrays fitted

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Upper engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 29,864 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 17,952 miles

front tyres wearing low 2mm

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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BN11 BTF is a 2011 Audi A1 in Black 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 BN11 BTF, 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 BN11 BTF registered?

BN11 BTF is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 4 March 2011.

Is BN11 BTF safe to buy?

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