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BD12 ZHW

2012 Audi A1

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

77,798 mi
Last recorded77,798 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 ZHW
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 77,798 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 72,615 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 67,771 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 62,185 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 53,695 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 46,417 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 42,068 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 37,856 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 35,181 miles

coolant level low

rear brake pads look low advise further brake inspection

Fail 20 Nov 2017 35,176 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

coolant level low

rear brake pads look low advise further brake inspection

Pass 18 Nov 2016 33,734 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust rear expansion box corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 75% worn. (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 85 to 90% worn. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Continental 215/45R16/9V Tread low to 3mm in middle. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 65 to 70% worn. (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 85 to 90% worn. (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Continental 215/45R16/9V Tread low to 3mm in middle. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Service due as indicated in dash display.

Pass 18 Aug 2015 23,229 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 ZHW is a 2012 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ZHW, 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 ZHW registered?

BD12 ZHW is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 29 August 2012.

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