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BT61 RCF

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,599 mi
Last recorded76,599 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 RCF
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 76,599 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 76,599 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 66,682 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 66,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and splitting in tread ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2023 66,464 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))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2022 61,641 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 61,623 miles

Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on edges worn and sidewall has perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil low level

exhaust box end corroded

service light is on

Pass 6 Jul 2021 55,841 miles

exhaust box end rusty

Pass 13 Jul 2020 48,799 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 42,246 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 39,928 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 34,005 miles

Covers fitted upper and lower

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 34,005 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Covers fitted upper and lower

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 30,013 miles

Covers fitted upper and lower

Pass 17 Feb 2016 26,115 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 20,384 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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BT61 RCF is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black 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 BT61 RCF, 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 BT61 RCF registered?

BT61 RCF is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 29 February 2012.

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