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YD61 LFB

2011 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,996 mi
Last recorded85,996 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 LFB
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 85,996 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 85,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 80,301 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 80,301 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 73,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread getting low on edges

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre perishing slightly

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

Several areas under body corrosion evident: Suspension & Braking components; Subframes, etc

Pass 6 Oct 2022 67,112 miles

Corrosion present to brake pipes ferrules, rear subframe, etc

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

Nearside Windscreen jet partially aiming off screen (multiple jets)

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 67,112 miles

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

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

Corrosion present to brake pipes ferrules, rear subframe, etc

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

Nearside Windscreen jet partially aiming off screen (multiple jets)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 58,864 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 54,660 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 47,089 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 40,680 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 40,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 35,988 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 31,499 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 26,924 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 25,356 miles

Engine management malfunction warning lamp indicating system require attention

Pass 20 Aug 2014 17,951 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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YD61 LFB is a 2011 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YD61 LFB, 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 YD61 LFB registered?

YD61 LFB is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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