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WJ61 DYB

2011 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,591 mi
Last recorded120,591 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 DYB
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 120,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 108,908 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 106,417 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 106,415 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 103,129 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 99,692 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 87,569 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 80,857 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Handbrake lever not returning to stop.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking Brake imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2020 80,635 miles

Fuel system component leaking Injector area. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Central rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Handbrake lever not returning to stop.

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking Brake imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 68,603 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear handbrake lever on caliper not fully returning to stop

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both rear tyres starting to "block" on inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2018 57,562 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front inner brake pads appear low

oil leak on engine

Fail 5 Mar 2018 57,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front inner brake pads appear low

oil leak on engine

Pass 6 Mar 2017 45,286 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 29,132 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges

emissions to clean to give print out

Pass 12 Mar 2015 13,466 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 13,241 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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WJ61 DYB is a 2011 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WJ61 DYB, 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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WJ61 DYB is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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