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WV61 VLA

2011 Audi A1

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,617 mi
Last recorded104,617 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 VLA
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 104,617 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 100,631 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 93,265 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 93,265 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 90,900 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2022 90,744 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside 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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

drivers door panel damaged.

Pass 21 Sep 2020 85,759 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 11 Sep 2019 74,106 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

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

both front top suspension mounts slight play

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2019 73,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

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

both front top suspension mounts slight play

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2018 65,177 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 57,562 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 42,878 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 34,056 miles

2 nails in n/s/r tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking uo

sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2015 29,489 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 24,425 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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WV61 VLA is a 2011 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WV61 VLA, 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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WV61 VLA is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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