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BB12 MCA

2012 Audi A1

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,920 mi
Last recorded79,920 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB12 MCA
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 79,920 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 79,920 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 70,081 miles

Exhaust centre pipe sleeve loose (not effecting emissions)

Nearside Rear Brake disc backing plate insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked between treads

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corrosion on outer face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre cracked between treads

Pass 30 Aug 2023 62,170 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 62,169 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake hose ferrule seals ? (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2022 57,321 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 52,891 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 49,201 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 43,732 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 43,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 38,004 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 33,002 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 28,843 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 23,180 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 19,226 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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BB12 MCA is a 2012 Audi A1 in White 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 BB12 MCA, 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 BB12 MCA registered?

BB12 MCA is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is BB12 MCA safe to buy?

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