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YA61 BCX

2012 Audi A1

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

133,505 mi
Last recorded133,505 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA61 BCX
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 133,505 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 120,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 108,854 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 96,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 77,434 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 77,430 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre is badly mis-shaped on inner edge.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2021 74,025 miles

Central Exhaust securing sleeve/clamp corroded, but secure

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and very badly/unevenly worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skins corroded.

Pass 25 Nov 2020 70,826 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear exhaust rusty

brake fluid look dark may req bfc

Pass 26 Nov 2019 68,437 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

trays & covers

Pass 28 Nov 2018 60,640 miles

trays & covers fitted / n/s/f air bag turned off

Pass 21 Sep 2018 60,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 51,622 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 40,479 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 30,978 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 30,935 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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YA61 BCX is a 2012 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 YA61 BCX, 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 YA61 BCX registered?

YA61 BCX is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 22 February 2012.

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