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BT61 TDX

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,469 mi
Last recorded160,469 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 160,469 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 155,608 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 155,607 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape on inner 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 7 Nov 2022 150,625 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 150,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 142,090 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 142,090 miles

Exhaust system insecure Down pipe to center section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 132,513 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 123,947 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Plastic covers fitted causing restricted view of some components

Pass 8 Nov 2018 113,776 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged also mirror case cover missing is taped up

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic covers causing restricted view of some components

Fail 2 Nov 2018 113,660 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner broken is fouling tyre (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster wont adjust light (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective broken and sharp edges (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached exhaust box outer cover rotted loose (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wing damaged also mirror case cover missing is taped

Nearside Front wing damaged also mirror case cover missing is taped up

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic covers causing restricted view of some components

Pass 28 Oct 2017 103,218 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front door mirror case cover missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box corroded

smoke test so clean unable to get reading from tail pipe

Fail 28 Oct 2017 103,218 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working fitted non standard led light unit (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front door mirror case cover missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box corroded

smoke test so clean unable to get reading from tail pipe

Pass 6 May 2016 94,061 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% door mirror indicator damaged but visible (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 5 May 2016 94,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215-45-16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% door mirror indicator damaged but visible (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 82,744 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres stepped on inner edges

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 TDX is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TDX, 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 TDX registered?

BT61 TDX is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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