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BN11 BUV

2011 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,542 mi
Last recorded133,542 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 133,542 miles

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

exhaust backbox and centre section excessively corroded and backbox has lost its outer casing

Fail 24 Nov 2025 133,541 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

exhaust backbox and centre section excessively corroded and backbox has lost its outer casing

Pass 18 Nov 2024 127,865 miles

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

backseats in the downward position

drivers sun visor slightly loose and clip has broken

Fail 18 Nov 2024 127,863 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

backseats in the downward position

drivers sun visor slightly loose and clip has broken

Pass 28 Nov 2023 122,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn on both inside edges from possible underinflated tyres (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust bracket centre has excessive corrosion causing the exhaust to have excess movment

Pass 17 Nov 2022 112,719 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 98,672 miles

Covers fitted within the engine bay are obscuring some components.

Under trays fitted to the vehicle are obscuring some components.

Pass 25 Mar 2021 98,592 miles

Covers fitted within the engine bay are obscuring some components.

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

Under trays fitted to the vehicle are obscuring some components.

Pass 3 Dec 2019 96,911 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 92,894 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 85,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 74,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 59,046 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 33,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 BUV is a 2011 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BN11 BUV, 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 BUV registered?

BN11 BUV is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 23 March 2011.

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