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Y44 SOM

2011 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests32 (24 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,134 mi
Last recorded133,134 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY44 SOM
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

24 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 133,134 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 136,310 miles

both front tyres 3mm tread

both rear tyres 3mm tread

small pin hole o/s/f outer c.v boot

Fail 7 Apr 2025 136,304 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

both front tyres 3mm tread

both rear tyres 3mm tread

small pin hole o/s/f outer c.v boot

Pass 3 Feb 2025 124,682 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2024 123,875 miles

bodywork damaged rear

exhaust back box corroded/damaged

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread

Fail 11 Apr 2024 123,875 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

bodywork damaged rear

exhaust back box corroded/damaged

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread

Pass 8 Feb 2024 117,091 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 117,088 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely both sides not releasing correctly (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 113,318 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 109,936 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 109,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure not located risk of detatchment (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 102,361 miles

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

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 2 Dec 2021 67,081 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 97,403 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 82,985 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 82,985 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2020 95,815 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 85,599 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 60,933 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40 17 87W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40 17 87W (5.2.3 (e))

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 5 Jun 2019 60,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/40 17 87W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40 17 87W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40 17 87W (5.2.3 (e))

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 23 May 2018 84,519 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 45,965 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 75,484 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 25 May 2017 75,484 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 33,298 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 63,637 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 63,637 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 24,891 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 52,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 21,157 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 40,563 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 30,059 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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Y44 SOM is a 2011 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y44 SOM, 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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Y44 SOM is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 23 July 2011.

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