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YE11 BYA

2011 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,673 mi
Last recorded107,673 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE11 BYA
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 107,673 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 107,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 107,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected coil spring fouling body (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 97,149 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2023 94,695 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2022 88,944 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 88,794 miles

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

condition of o/s/f outer cv boot

corrosion on exhaust back box

corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 8 Apr 2022 88,794 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

condition of o/s/f outer cv boot

corrosion on exhaust back box

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 3 Jul 2021 87,078 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 87,077 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 79,395 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 79,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 67,702 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 67,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 55,930 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 51,304 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 45,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 29,659 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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YE11 BYA is a 2011 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YE11 BYA, 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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YE11 BYA is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 15 April 2011.

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