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YK61 VYE

2011 Audi A1

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

120,889 mi
Last recorded120,889 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 VYE
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 120,889 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 115,455 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 109,650 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 102,282 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 96,584 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 90,661 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 90,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 81,230 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 73,073 miles

Offside Front tyre damaged on outer walls but not to cords.

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

both rear tyres stepping on inner edges.

rear light warning on dash but all lights working

Pass 19 Dec 2017 65,081 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 50,983 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 49,376 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 37,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2014 25,669 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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YK61 VYE is a 2011 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YK61 VYE, 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 YK61 VYE registered?

YK61 VYE is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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