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YC11 YCZ

2011 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,055 mi
Last recorded83,055 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 YCZ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 83,055 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 83,050 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2024 72,706 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 62,519 miles

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

exhaust backbox deteriorated.

Fail 2 Jan 2024 62,519 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust backbox deteriorated.

Pass 28 Dec 2022 62,042 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 60,069 miles

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 6 Jan 2022 60,068 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 8 Jan 2021 56,067 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 52,090 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 52,088 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed steering rack arm bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 42,543 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 42,543 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2017 26,133 miles

Front both front tyres wearing uneven on inner edges /advise check alighnment

Pass 24 Feb 2016 18,961 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 7,498 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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YC11 YCZ is a 2011 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YC11 YCZ, 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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What year was YC11 YCZ registered?

YC11 YCZ is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 26 May 2011.

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