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B18 MKG

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,274 mi
Last recorded126,274 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 MKG
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 126,274 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable ()

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 123,784 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 112,245 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 103,639 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 103,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 95,414 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 89,141 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 85,509 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 76,744 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 76,744 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front coil spring out of mounting cup and fouling tyre inner sidewall

Pass 20 Mar 2018 70,428 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 61,183 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 50,958 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 50,598 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 39,959 miles

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

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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B18 MKG is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B18 MKG, 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 B18 MKG registered?

B18 MKG is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 10 April 2012.

Is B18 MKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 MKG shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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