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BD12 UPN

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,404 mi
Last recorded194,404 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 UPN
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 194,404 miles

crack in screen

Fail 10 Dec 2024 194,404 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

crack in screen

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2023 183,619 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded & broken causing exhaust to flex and be slightly insecure

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 183,586 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Centre exhaust clamp corroded & broken causing exhaust to flex and be slightly insecure

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 176,621 miles

Central Exhaust clamp corroded

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust Back Box Corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2021 174,435 miles

Central Exhaust clamp corroded

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust back box excessively corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2020 169,686 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 169,686 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 155,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under trays fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Fail 7 May 2019 155,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 21 Apr 2018 167,689 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted obscuring the inspection of some components

Pass 8 May 2017 125,090 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under tray fitted obscuring some components

o/s/rear tyre distorting on inner edge

Fail 5 May 2017 125,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under tray fitted obscuring some components

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

o/s/rear tyre distorting on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2016 104,241 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 76,357 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 UPN is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UPN, 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 UPN is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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