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BL61 DWY

2012 Audi A1

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,965 mi
Last recorded51,965 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 DWY
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 51,965 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 50,979 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 48,738 miles

Nearside Front Top strut noisy when going side to side

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Started to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 45,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush started to De-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush started to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 42,101 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 38,431 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 38,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2020 34,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 34,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 30,799 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 25,112 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 21,509 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 16,788 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 12,144 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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BL61 DWY is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BL61 DWY, 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 BL61 DWY registered?

BL61 DWY is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 23 January 2012.

Is BL61 DWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL61 DWY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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