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BA12 JUL

2012 Audi A1

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,101 mi
Last recorded75,101 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA12 JUL
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 75,101 miles

both front tyres worn low

Pass 7 Sep 2024 69,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 64,508 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 64,504 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 59,412 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 58,364 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 55,124 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 50,856 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 42,925 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perish cracked and heavily stepped out of shape

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

Offside Rear tyre is perish cracked and stepping.

Fail 31 Dec 2018 42,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perish cracked and heavily stepped out of shape

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

Offside Rear tyre is perish cracked and stepping.

Pass 2 Jan 2018 29,772 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2017 27,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 23,761 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 18,830 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BA12 JUL is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BA12 JUL, 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 BA12 JUL registered?

BA12 JUL is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BA12 JUL safe to buy?

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