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AV62 BNZ

2012 Audi A1

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,819 mi
Last recorded75,819 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 BNZ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 75,819 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 70,879 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 70,879 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 64,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 58,636 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 54,285 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 54,277 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements 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 Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Sep 2020 51,554 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 47,608 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 41,633 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 34,859 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 28,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 22,779 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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AV62 BNZ is a 2012 Audi A1 in Grey 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 AV62 BNZ, 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 AV62 BNZ registered?

AV62 BNZ is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is AV62 BNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 BNZ 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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