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BA58 LAY

2012 Audi A1

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,424 mi
Last recorded87,424 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA58 LAY
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 87,424 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 84,645 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jan 2024 78,996 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 78,720 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect blub not fitted correcty (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 73,693 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 66,484 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 62,402 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 58,782 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 50,244 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 50,244 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 42,631 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 34,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear has cuts in inner side wall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 17 Oct 2015 25,090 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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BA58 LAY is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,197cc petrol 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 BA58 LAY, 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 BA58 LAY registered?

BA58 LAY is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is BA58 LAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA58 LAY 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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