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YB11 BUA

2011 Audi A1

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,576 mi
Last recorded111,576 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB11 BUA
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 111,576 miles

3x led out on hight level brake lamp

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

Offside Front brake back plate bent

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

Offside washers part blocked

Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 105,168 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 28 Jul 2025 105,161 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2024 98,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner band

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

Rear exhaust shield loose and rattling

Fail 26 Oct 2024 98,645 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner band

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

Rear exhaust shield loose and rattling

Pass 31 Oct 2023 89,405 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 82,514 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2021 75,000 miles

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

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

Slightly oil leaking around engine.

Stone chips across windscreen.

Pass 14 Oct 2020 69,740 miles

Engine breather pipe under bonnet broken and oil slightly leaking.

N/S rear tyre pressure slightly low.

Under vehicle covered.

Pass 12 Nov 2019 64,364 miles

both rear tyres low and out of shape

Fail 9 Nov 2019 64,364 miles

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

both rear tyres low and out of shape

Pass 20 Nov 2018 56,406 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 49,622 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 41,095 miles

both rear tyres have outer sidewall damage no cords or ply exposed

engine and body under trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 28,609 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front (outer sidewall) Tyre has a cut nearly deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 29 Apr 2014 19,291 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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YB11 BUA is a 2011 Audi A1 in White with a 1,197cc petrol 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 YB11 BUA, 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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YB11 BUA is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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