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YG61 GFV

2011 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,099 mi
Last recorded99,099 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 GFV
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 99,099 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 93,027 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2024 93,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 89,646 miles

Offside Front Fog light not working

Fail 21 Nov 2023 89,646 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Fog light not working

windscreen wipers misaligned

Pass 11 Nov 2022 85,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 84,815 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

parking brake just passed performance advice brake check

Pass 14 Sep 2021 75,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 68,010 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 68,010 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall - marked with yellow chalk - 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 57,467 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has small cuts in outer sidewall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres worn irregularly in tread

Pass 20 Aug 2018 48,221 miles

front and rear suspension slight corroded

undercover fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2017 43,681 miles

Nearside Inner washer jet blocked

Offside Outer washer jet blocked

Pass 14 Sep 2016 38,555 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 32,224 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear tyre slight sidewall damaged

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

covers and shields fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2014 24,802 miles

N/S rear tyre sidewall damaged

O/S front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

service light on

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 GFV is a 2011 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GFV, 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 GFV registered?

YG61 GFV is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 19 September 2011.

Is YG61 GFV safe to buy?

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