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BD62 LKJ

2012 Audi A1

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,166 mi
Last recorded75,166 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 LKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 75,166 miles

Central Rear wiper blade smears

Central exhaust middele and rear corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil misted (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Oct 2025 75,166 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades split smear (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear wiper blade smears

Central exhaust middele and rear corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil misted (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2024 76,662 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust pipe slightly corroded

Exhaust rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2023 67,303 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 62,633 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 62,633 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front 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 8 Oct 2021 55,117 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Oct 2020 50,265 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 47,623 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 42,879 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 36,816 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 30,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 22,670 miles

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

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 LKJ is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BD62 LKJ, 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 BD62 LKJ registered?

BD62 LKJ is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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The MOT history for BD62 LKJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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