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YE11 VDJ

2011 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,542 mi
Last recorded106,542 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 106,542 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play *top mount* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside (inner wheel arches) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2026 106,476 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play *top mount* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside (inner wheel arches) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2025 100,600 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside + Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 5 Jan 2024 90,117 miles

Lower Vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Rear Lower silencer casing corroded,advise

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock top mount play,advise (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 82,887 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strongly advised as the tyre is badly worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 82,887 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))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strongly advised as the tyre is badly worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 76,426 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 69,139 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 58,932 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 50,482 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2018 42,971 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2018 42,971 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 40,702 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 40,701 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 33,280 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 29 May 2015 26,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 20,361 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 VDJ 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 YE11 VDJ, 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 VDJ is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 12 June 2011.

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