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AP12 BXN

2012 Audi A1

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,006 mi
Last recorded131,006 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 BXN
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 131,006 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 117,435 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 117,383 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 117,383 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2024 116,987 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 111,978 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 111,976 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 106,295 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2021 106,295 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2020 105,058 miles

Back box and centre piece clamp corroded

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 104,234 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 103,043 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 103,036 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2017 98,390 miles

Front both tyres close to 2nn & inner edge worn

emission to clean to get reading

Pass 16 Jun 2016 93,546 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 77,919 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 77,918 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

This Vehicle would benefit from a geometry check to prevent irregular and premature tyre wear .... .........

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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AP12 BXN is a 2012 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AP12 BXN, 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 AP12 BXN registered?

AP12 BXN is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is AP12 BXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP12 BXN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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