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BD12 SVR

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,504 mi
Last recorded121,504 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 SVR
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 121,504 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 114,880 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 107,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has multiple bad cuts all around the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear have multiple bad cuts all way around tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2024 107,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has multiple bad cuts all around the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear have multiple bad cuts all way around tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 94,796 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 85,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tyre. ()

unable to rev engine high enough to obtain emissions readings no visual smoke.

Pass 3 Mar 2021 80,087 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 75,278 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 65,540 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 56,009 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 49,305 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 41,596 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted covering components

Fail 25 Apr 2016 41,596 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted covering components

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2015 34,838 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 SVR is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel 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 BD12 SVR, 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 SVR registered?

BD12 SVR is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 12 June 2012.

Is BD12 SVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 SVR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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