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BD12 AVY

2012 Audi A1

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,680 mi
Last recorded69,680 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 AVY
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 69,680 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Engine oil level low

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/16-90W.2017. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/16-90W.2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/16-90W.2017. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 67,641 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 66,613 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 63,420 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 60,611 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 60,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 57,316 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 55,135 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 52,323 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 49,265 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 49,077 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken N/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 45,705 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 41,032 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 37,783 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 34,214 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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BD12 AVY is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,197cc 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 BD12 AVY, 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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BD12 AVY is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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