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AM61 REY

2012 Audi A1

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

90,476 mi
Last recorded90,476 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM61 REY
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 90,476 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 83,618 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front strut upper bush slightly worn

Fail 17 Apr 2025 83,488 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front strut upper bush slightly worn

Pass 23 Apr 2024 75,687 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 75,179 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 63,873 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 63,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned headlight aim to low (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned headlight aim to high (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 55,146 miles

blip not detected

Pass 15 Sep 2020 52,944 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 47,921 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 42,037 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 36,805 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 36,724 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 30,418 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 19,993 miles

DPF fault on dash lit

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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AM61 REY is a 2012 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2012 Audi A1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 60,576 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 AM61 REY, 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 14 years old, this Audi A1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AM61 REY?

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What year was AM61 REY registered?

AM61 REY is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is AM61 REY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM61 REY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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