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YS11 YFV

2011 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,970 mi
Last recorded157,970 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS11 YFV
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 157,970 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases full exhaust heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2024 145,832 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded shockers and axle corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 145,832 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded shockers and axle corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 126,870 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 126,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 124,370 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 117,756 miles

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 117,755 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 109,236 miles

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))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 109,236 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 28 Mar 2019 95,734 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 87,858 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 79,758 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 79,756 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking at calliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2016 67,720 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Offside Rear Brake disc pitted

Pass 22 Jul 2015 57,552 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 41,976 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YS11 YFV is a 2011 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YS11 YFV, 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 YS11 YFV registered?

YS11 YFV is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 21 July 2011.

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