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BT61 TDO

2012 Audi A1

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

122,989 mi
Last recorded122,989 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 TDO
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 122,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 114,773 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2022 98,625 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 98,625 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 93,482 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 87,979 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rear silencer outer casing deteriorated slightly

light surface corrosion to rear underside suspension components

Pass 14 Jan 2019 80,485 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 72,969 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 65,910 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 51,667 miles

n/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall

Pass 8 Jan 2015 41,959 miles

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 TDO is a 2012 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BT61 TDO, 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 TDO registered?

BT61 TDO is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 17 January 2012.

Is BT61 TDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 TDO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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