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BL61 NSE

2012 Audi A1

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

110,919 mi
Last recorded110,919 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 NSE
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 110,919 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 106,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower control arm rear bush just starting to split away. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just starting to wear on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 102,644 miles

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

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

Rear bump stops perishing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 92,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 83,878 miles

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing uneven and stepped (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 77,781 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 73,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm and 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 66,198 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 66,195 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 54,233 miles

Front front discs corroding on inner edges

Pass 13 Feb 2017 45,431 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

emission's to clean to record (rev limiter

Pass 1 Feb 2016 37,471 miles

Exhaust emissions to clean to record (rev limiter)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly pitted inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside & Nearside rear tyre cracking badly in tread

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly pitted inner face (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 30,833 miles

Exhaust emissions to clean to record

Nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside & Nearside rear tyres cracking in tread

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 NSE is a 2012 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel 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 NSE, 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 NSE registered?

BL61 NSE is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 25 February 2012.

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