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BN61 DWZ

2011 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,021 mi
Last recorded140,021 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 DWZ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 140,021 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 140,021 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 132,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 126,781 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Door mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 111,611 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 111,610 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 99,061 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 89,037 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 80,600 miles

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

Rear both rear tyres have surface cracks

Fail 6 Apr 2019 80,600 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear both rear tyres have surface cracks

Pass 22 Mar 2018 71,234 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracked

Pass 10 Apr 2017 63,060 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 58,986 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 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)

small cut nearside front tyre

Fail 24 Aug 2015 50,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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)

Small cut to N/S/F tyre sidewall - no cords exposed

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2015 50,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear 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)

Small cut to N/S/F tyre sidewall - no cords exposed

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2014 39,818 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 DWZ 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 BN61 DWZ, 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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BN61 DWZ is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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