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BU52 ERN

2011 Audi A1

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

122,739 mi
Last recorded122,739 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 ERN
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 122,739 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 116,235 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 109,049 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 109,046 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 101,537 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 91,284 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 91,284 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Headlamp aim too high nearside & offside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 83,384 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust back box heavily corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2019 74,918 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 71,205 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 19 Aug 2017 61,838 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 50,944 miles

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 41,955 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 32,545 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 28,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BU52 ERN is a 2011 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BU52 ERN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU52 ERN?

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What year was BU52 ERN registered?

BU52 ERN is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 24 February 2011.

Is BU52 ERN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 ERN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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