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BD62 DBU

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,494 mi
Last recorded99,494 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 DBU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 99,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2025 93,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and close to required limits also has various cuts to sidewalls and tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and close to required limits also has various cuts to sidewalls and tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 87,735 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 87,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 81,581 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 72,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 61,983 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f lower wishbone arm inner bushes split & perishing

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres damaged slightly damaged & worn

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres worn to limit & wearing out of shape

rear tyres wearing out of shape

service lamp on

Pass 15 Nov 2019 57,960 miles

Front brake discs worn low

O/s/f and n/s/f brake pads worn low

O/s/f and n/s/f lower wishbone inner bushes splitting/perishing

Rear brake pads worn low

both front lower wishbone inner bushes splitting/perishing

Fail 15 Nov 2019 57,960 miles

Front brake discs worn low

O/s/f and n/s/f brake pads worn low

O/s/f and n/s/f lower wishbone inner bushes splitting/perishing

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear brake pads worn low

both front lower wishbone inner bushes splitting/perishing

Pass 9 Jul 2018 48,782 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged in several areas

Nearside rear tyre wearing low and unevenly

Pass 4 Jul 2017 41,763 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 41,763 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 36,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened close to fail (5.2.2a)

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

plastic covers under car causing restricted view of some components

smoke test so clean unable to get reading from tail pipe

Pass 3 Nov 2015 22,865 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 22,865 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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BD62 DBU is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BD62 DBU, 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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BD62 DBU is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is BD62 DBU safe to buy?

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