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B4 GVF

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,236 mi
Last recorded113,236 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 GVF
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 113,236 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 102,115 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 102,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 91,270 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 91,270 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 84,316 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 77,788 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 6 Jan 2022 77,788 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2021 74,576 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear Silencer Outer Skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 70,808 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear Silencer Outer Skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 67,196 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 62,866 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers smear screen

Pass 5 Jan 2017 58,403 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 53,838 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 42,352 miles

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

Offside Front 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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B4 GVF 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 B4 GVF, 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

How do I check the history of B4 GVF?

You can check the full history of B4 GVF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B4 GVF registered?

B4 GVF is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is B4 GVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 GVF 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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