CarVerify

Free Car Check

BD62 JFE

2012 Audi A1

Grey Diesel 1600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,429 mi
Last recorded132,429 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 JFE
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 132,429 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 126,543 miles

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

Offside Front Anti roll bar linkage dust cover slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front Outer C V gaiter slightly deteriorated.

Fail 15 Jan 2025 126,543 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti roll bar linkage dust cover slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front Outer C V gaiter slightly deteriorated.

Pass 12 Jan 2024 118,813 miles

Nearside Rear Fog light inoperative

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in zones A and B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 118,813 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fog light inoperative

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in zones A and B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 103,704 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 85,570 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 85,564 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 74,372 miles

Front brake pads worn thin.

Pass 3 Jan 2020 67,614 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 55,642 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 46,108 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 40,316 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 25,560 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Fail 18 Nov 2015 255,560 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

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
Full Audi A1 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BD62 JFE is a 2012 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,600cc 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 JFE, 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 BD62 JFE?

You can check the full history of BD62 JFE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BD62 JFE registered?

BD62 JFE is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is BD62 JFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD62 JFE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD62 JFE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BD62 JFE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.