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AK12 BDX

2012 Audi A1

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,501 mi
Last recorded62,501 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 BDX
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 62,501 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 57,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and edge wear 215/40*17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear exhaust deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2024 57,282 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and edge wear 215/40*17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear exhaust deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2023 53,304 miles

Both rear coil springs corroding

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

Nearside Front tyre looks low of pressure

Nearside Front tyre valve deteriorating

Offside Front tyre has cuts to outer sidewall but not showing cords

Offside Rear tyre has cuts to outer sidewall but not showing cords

Oil around gearbox

Rear axle beam corroding

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2022 47,900 miles

offside rear inner wheel arch cover loose

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2021 42,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch cover loose

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

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2020 38,014 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 28,681 miles

Offside Rear brake cable outer sleeve breaking up

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2018 21,437 miles

Offside Front tyre worn to 2mm but worn smooth to inner edge

offside rear brake cable outer cover breaking up

undertrays fitted throughout

Pass 5 Apr 2017 18,185 miles

Offside handbrake outer cable in poor condition

Pass 29 Mar 2016 14,424 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 140,049 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 14,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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AK12 BDX is a 2012 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AK12 BDX, 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 AK12 BDX registered?

AK12 BDX is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is AK12 BDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 BDX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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