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BN61 GXR

2011 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

164,859 mi
Last recorded164,859 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 GXR
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 164,859 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 164,855 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 151,542 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both heavy corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 140,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both heavy surface corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 131,416 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 22 Jul 2021 126,039 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 126,039 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 120,548 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 110,765 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 110,765 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 92,473 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 92,473 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 75,511 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 75,388 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 60,412 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (3.5.1g)

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

Rear nearside & offside tyres slightly deformed

underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Sep 2016 60,412 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (3.5.1g)

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

Rear nearside & offside tyres slightly deformed

underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Sep 2015 44,780 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2014 29,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 29,006 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 GXR is a 2011 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BN61 GXR, 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 GXR registered?

BN61 GXR is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is BN61 GXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 GXR shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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