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BL61 TYS

2012 Audi A1

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,707 mi
Last recorded112,707 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 TYS
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 112,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Slight oil leak from engine

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 112,695 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Slight oil leak from engine

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 101,789 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 101,789 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 92,716 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 88,292 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 88,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 77,830 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 77,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 72,091 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 64,008 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 49,071 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2017 38,965 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 30,908 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 26,926 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 19,498 miles

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

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

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 TYS is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TYS, 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 TYS registered?

BL61 TYS is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 14 February 2012.

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