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YT11 BYA

2011 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,432 mi
Last recorded123,432 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT11 BYA
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 123,432 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 123,312 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 117,319 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 112,497 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 105,376 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 95,201 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 95,201 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2021 84,789 miles

front wishbone rear bushes starting to tear

Pass 6 Mar 2020 76,328 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 66,323 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 58,549 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 52,278 miles

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 39,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 39,736 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed was presented with low pressure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 32,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2014 22,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2014 22,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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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YT11 BYA is a 2011 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YT11 BYA, 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 YT11 BYA registered?

YT11 BYA is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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