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BK62 ELJ

2012 Audi A1

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,449 mi
Last recorded99,449 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 ELJ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 99,449 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 99,447 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 89,491 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 89,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 80,115 miles

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

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

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

outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2022 71,296 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 71,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working 2 bulbs (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 62,663 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 60,215 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 50,323 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

n/s/r tyre uneven wear on inner edge

tpms on

Pass 30 Jul 2018 46,454 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 46,454 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2016 42,480 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 29,417 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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BK62 ELJ is a 2012 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BK62 ELJ, 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.

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What year was BK62 ELJ registered?

BK62 ELJ is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 4 October 2012.

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