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YH61 LVJ

2011 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,421 mi
Last recorded145,421 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 LVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 145,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-35-18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-35-18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 145,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-35-18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-35-18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 132,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 4 Aug 2023 112,878 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 112,863 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2022 102,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 93,810 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 86,508 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs getting worn and corroded on inner faces......... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 86,508 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding Both front brakes binding ......... (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Offside front screen insufficient water /jets blocked........ (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs getting worn and corroded on inner faces......... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slight frayed......... (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 73,228 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 73,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 54,210 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 39,006 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 39,006 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 37,700 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 25 Apr 2016 37,700 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 19 May 2015 31,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 24,222 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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YH61 LVJ 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 66.7%.

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 LVJ, 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 LVJ registered?

YH61 LVJ is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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