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BN61 XGE

2012 Audi A1

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

108,692 mi
Last recorded108,692 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 XGE
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 108,692 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 102,001 miles

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 101,906 miles

Central Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 93,989 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 90,287 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 76,826 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 64,568 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 55,910 miles

exhaust system corroded at numerous points

Pass 18 Nov 2019 51,892 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 44,788 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 36,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 29,247 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 25 Nov 2015 22,472 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 18,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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BN61 XGE 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 92.9%.

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 BN61 XGE, 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 BN61 XGE registered?

BN61 XGE is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is BN61 XGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 XGE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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