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BL61 FTA

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,920 mi
Last recorded82,920 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 FTA
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 82,920 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 78,446 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 78,441 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 74,574 miles

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

Rear axle

Pass 23 Jan 2023 70,345 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 65,060 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 59,792 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 54,452 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 49,806 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 46,125 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 41,810 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 37,282 miles

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 31,412 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 FTA is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FTA, 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

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What year was BL61 FTA registered?

BL61 FTA is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is BL61 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL61 FTA 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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