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YG61 GGV

2011 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,246 mi
Last recorded145,246 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 GGV
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 145,246 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine undertray damaged/loose

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2023 145,234 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine undertray damaged/loose

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2022 135,453 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 125,641 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 125,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high would not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 118,663 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jul 2018 112,883 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 108,202 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 98,620 miles

OSR light cluster has earthing problem but ok for MOT

Fail 11 Jul 2016 98,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

OSR light cluster has earthing problem but ok for MOT

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 67,799 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 50,780 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GGV is a 2011 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GGV, 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 GGV registered?

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

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