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BT61 PGU

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,377 mi
Last recorded105,377 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 PGU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 105,377 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Aug 2024 98,239 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 May 2023 89,658 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 88,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 86,142 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 86,142 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 84,916 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 82,668 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 82,667 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 78,916 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 78,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 75,384 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

engine light on

Pass 22 Apr 2016 67,681 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (205 55 15) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 67,681 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (205 55 15) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 61,265 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 PGU is a 2012 Audi A1 in White 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 PGU, 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 PGU registered?

BT61 PGU is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 15 February 2012.

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