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BD12 UPK

2012 Audi A1

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,542 mi
Last recorded85,542 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 UPK
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 85,542 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 85,454 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 81,317 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 73,751 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 69,628 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 64,605 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 64,516 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 55,817 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 48,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 41,126 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 30,594 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 25,699 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 UPK is a 2012 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BD12 UPK?

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What year was BD12 UPK registered?

BD12 UPK is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is BD12 UPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 UPK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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