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YC61 VDM

2011 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,968 mi
Last recorded145,968 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 VDM
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 145,968 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 145,968 miles

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

Nearside 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))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 135,315 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 125,258 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 125,255 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad loose (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 107,817 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 21540r17 tread depth 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2022 107,817 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 21540r17 tread depth 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 85,835 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 70,731 miles

Rear back box outer casing corrode

Pass 26 Oct 2019 68,482 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 62,793 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 56,243 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 56,216 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 44,870 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 33,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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YC61 VDM is a 2011 Audi A1 in Black 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 YC61 VDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC61 VDM registered?

YC61 VDM is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 1 November 2011.

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