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BL61 LBV

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,963 mi
Last recorded138,963 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 LBV
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2026 138,963 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 103,047 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 102,242 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 73,375 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 63,110 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 49,723 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 43,688 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 43,688 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 37,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Aug 2015 37,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Aug 2014 31,132 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 LBV is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BL61 LBV, 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 LBV registered?

BL61 LBV is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 22 February 2012.

Is BL61 LBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL61 LBV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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