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YF61 CYC

2011 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,979 mi
Last recorded172,979 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 CYC
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 172,979 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 162,175 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 154,276 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 154,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 148,056 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened mot pass and advise but in my opinion have reached end of there service life (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 137,283 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 125,340 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 122,709 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jan 2019 111,707 miles

both front tyres starting to scrub edges

Fail 3 Dec 2018 111,629 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch allows the rear position lamps to be switched off when the headlamps are on (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres starting to scrub edges

Pass 30 Nov 2017 95,024 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear inner brake pads appear low

Fail 27 Nov 2017 94,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure flat spots to inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear inner brake pads appear low

Pass 15 Nov 2016 76,841 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 54,302 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 33,491 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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YF61 CYC is a 2011 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 YF61 CYC, 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 YF61 CYC registered?

YF61 CYC is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 28 November 2011.

Is YF61 CYC safe to buy?

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