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BT61 RZJ

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,709 mi
Last recorded115,709 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 115,709 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 108,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on the edges , requires replacing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust system corroded , center sleeve badly corroded

exhaust system corroded , center sleeve badly corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2024 108,196 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear 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 brake pads are worn low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on the edges , requires replacing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust system corroded , center sleeve badly corroded

exhaust system corroded , center sleeve badly corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2023 99,580 miles

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

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and is cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2023 99,580 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and is cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2022 91,779 miles

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

Central exhaust clam corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2021 84,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 80,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear bars 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 69,463 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm reading (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm reading (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 60,988 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 60,988 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 May 2017 57,806 miles

Offside Rear tyre close to limit of 1.6mm

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

Pass 11 May 2016 49,128 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 42,312 miles

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

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 RZJ is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RZJ, 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 RZJ registered?

BT61 RZJ is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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