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YJ61 VRO

2011 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,171 mi
Last recorded42,171 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ61 VRO
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 42,171 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 42,171 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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YJ61 VRO is a 2011 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YJ61 VRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ61 VRO registered?

YJ61 VRO is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 1 December 2011.

Is YJ61 VRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ61 VRO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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