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YJ11 LTD

2011 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,710 mi
Last recorded148,710 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ11 LTD
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 148,710 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 136,546 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 136,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 125,304 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 125,303 miles

Fuel system component leaking from fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 117,186 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 117,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2021 111,954 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 104,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear backbox exhaust delaminating

Pass 28 Aug 2019 91,138 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 78,714 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 68,399 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 55,553 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 42,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 28,383 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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YJ11 LTD is a 2011 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,197cc petrol 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 YJ11 LTD, 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 YJ11 LTD registered?

YJ11 LTD is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 9 August 2011.

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