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YG61 BKE

2011 Audi A1

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,318 mi
Last recorded123,318 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 BKE
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 123,318 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 123,315 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 121,859 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 114,009 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2023 113,932 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn to 1.9mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn to limit 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2022 100,791 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 100,790 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 86,559 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm thread (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine bay has under trays on

Pass 14 Aug 2020 74,044 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut slight oil leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 60,308 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 13 Sep 2018 45,834 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 45,834 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 40,892 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 35,681 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 35,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 31,163 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 23,369 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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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YG61 BKE is a 2011 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YG61 BKE, 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 YG61 BKE registered?

YG61 BKE is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 22 October 2011.

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