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BT61 KTU

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,352 mi
Last recorded139,352 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 KTU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 139,352 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 139,352 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 136,088 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 135,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 130,902 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 130,902 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 120,627 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in middle tread ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded through one skin

Pass 11 Jun 2020 114,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3:04 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2:98 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box corroded through one skin

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2019 102,971 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slight flat spots

Pass 1 May 2018 93,075 miles

Engine bay covers installed obscuring some components.

Lower engine bay cover installed obscuring some components.

Under trays installed obscuring some components.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 May 2018 93,075 miles

Engine bay covers installed obscuring some components.

Lower engine bay cover installed obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under trays installed obscuring some components.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 May 2017 81,330 miles

undertray fitted/engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2016 73,475 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 73,475 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 52,273 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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BT61 KTU is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BT61 KTU, 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 BT61 KTU registered?

BT61 KTU is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 16 February 2012.

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