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YF61 MXL

2011 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,602 mi
Last recorded132,602 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 MXL
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 132,602 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 132,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

engine oil level overfilled

Pass 16 Jan 2024 127,861 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 123,139 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 117,247 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 112,489 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2020 108,073 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 108,073 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2019 102,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (3-4 bad cuts inner sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (3-4 bad cuts inner sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 3mm wearing uneven/out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 102,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (3-4 bad cuts inner sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (3-4 bad cuts inner sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 3mm wearing uneven/out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 97,688 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 97,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened case hardening has come off on inside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened case hardening has come off on inside (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened case hardening has come off on inside (3.5.1i)

Small cuts to Nearside rear tyre inner wall

Pass 4 Jul 2017 92,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 86,306 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 85,047 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 85,047 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 67,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 67,713 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 MXL is a 2011 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MXL, 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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What year was YF61 MXL registered?

YF61 MXL is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 23 December 2011.

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