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BK62 ELX

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,682 mi
Last recorded71,682 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 ELX
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 71,682 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 65,824 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 58,898 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 58,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 49,640 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 49,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 38,595 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 38,446 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 37,159 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2021 37,133 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

General under body corrosion.

Pass 23 Dec 2020 34,345 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 34,345 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 29,836 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 24,919 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 21,403 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 19,354 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 18,126 miles

too clean for emissions test

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 ELX is a 2012 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 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 ELX, 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 ELX registered?

BK62 ELX is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is BK62 ELX safe to buy?

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