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BD12 CYZ

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

183,790 mi
Last recorded183,790 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 CYZ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 183,790 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 176,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 167,206 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 147,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 132,027 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2022 132,027 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure silencer [ clamp broken] (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2021 122,404 miles

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

both front brake discs scorred on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2020 112,888 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 104,805 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear brake discs getting scorred/pitted

Pass 17 Mar 2018 99,231 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear brake discs slightly scorred

Pass 1 Apr 2017 92,866 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 83,558 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 63,667 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)

Offside Rear 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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BD12 CYZ is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BD12 CYZ, 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 BD12 CYZ registered?

BD12 CYZ is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is BD12 CYZ safe to buy?

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