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BD12 XOO

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,846 mi
Last recorded90,846 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 XOO
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 90,846 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 90,846 miles

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))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 72,310 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 72,310 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 69,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 67,325 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 67,325 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 64,714 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 62,881 miles

covers obscuring some components

Fail 19 Apr 2021 62,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/16 86w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers obscuring some components

Pass 30 Apr 2019 58,920 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 58,885 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine breather defective

Pass 27 Mar 2018 47,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Excessive wear on tyre inner Tyre on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 33,133 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 28,875 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in it.

Pass 20 May 2015 21,420 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 XOO is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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