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Y20 HSB

2011 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,930 mi
Last recorded115,930 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY20 HSB
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 115,930 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 115,929 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 104,241 miles

both nearside tyres have outer sidewall damage

surface corrosion to rear discs

various oil leaks

Fail 30 Apr 2025 104,233 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust incomplete, unable to get reading from rear pipe.( broken off) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone back bush excessively perished/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone back bush excessively perished/ deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure section broken from rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre's outer edge damaged

n/s/r tyre's sidewall damaged

sun-strip fitted to screen , but not affecting driver's view

surface corrosion to rear discs

various oil leaks

Pass 15 May 2024 97,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone rear bush perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone rear bush perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 97,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone rear bush perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone rear bush perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 97,599 miles

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

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front BODY DAMAGED HOWEVER NOT LIKELY TO CUASE INJURY

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 89,713 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 89,712 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sunvisor broken (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 71,036 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 65,886 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 62,338 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 56,934 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded / splitting

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 56,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded / splitting

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 51,185 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded near side front (2.3.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 47,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 43,566 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 39,240 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 33,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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Y20 HSB is a 2011 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 Y20 HSB, 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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Y20 HSB is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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