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YT61 LYJ

2011 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,780 mi
Last recorded80,780 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A165,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT61 LYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 80,780 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust back box outer cover deteriorated

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 80,100 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 73,756 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 67,529 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 63,399 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 60,371 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 53,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 50,883 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 50,800 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 44,419 miles

Offside Rear brake disc inner face starting to corrode

Pass 15 Aug 2016 34,687 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing inspection to some under bonnet components

under trays fitted not allowing inspection to some under side components

Pass 18 Aug 2015 24,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2014 22,215 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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YT61 LYJ is a 2011 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YT61 LYJ, 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 YT61 LYJ registered?

YT61 LYJ is a 2011 Audi A1, first registered on 1 November 2011.

Is YT61 LYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT61 LYJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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