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BN61 DWY

2011 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,203 mi
Last recorded117,203 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 DWY
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 117,203 miles

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

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

Rear back box outer skin corroded and breaking up

Fail 15 May 2026 117,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear back box outer skin corroded and breaking up

Pass 14 May 2025 109,082 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2025 109,082 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 104,891 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both headlight bulbs tip deteriorated

Fail 4 Jun 2024 104,869 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both headlight bulbs tip deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2023 100,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 May 2023 100,235 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 95,184 miles

Exhaust slight corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 93,816 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 91,701 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 91,661 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 80,886 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box slightly corroded outer casing

Pass 5 Jan 2018 66,132 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 49,340 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 39,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 39,707 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 30,130 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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BN61 DWY is a 2011 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BN61 DWY, 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 BN61 DWY registered?

BN61 DWY is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is BN61 DWY safe to buy?

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