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YH61 EYS

2011 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,672 mi
Last recorded90,672 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 EYS
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 90,672 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four nearside rear stepping (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 90,660 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four nearside rear stepping (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 90,278 miles

Axle corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s + n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 90,278 miles

Axle corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s + n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 89,539 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 85,832 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 85,822 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. cut open (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 81,757 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 21 Jul 2020 77,680 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 75,620 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 72,405 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 69,784 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 66,333 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 63,440 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 47,461 miles

n/s/r tyre mis shaped

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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YH61 EYS 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 YH61 EYS, 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 YH61 EYS registered?

YH61 EYS is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 17 October 2011.

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