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BF12 MMK

2012 Audi A1

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,775 mi
Last recorded106,775 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 MMK
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 106,775 miles

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

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))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 106,774 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top leg mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215 40 r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 98,580 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 98,580 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 90,110 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 90,110 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 79,093 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 70,470 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 61,802 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 16 Nov 2020 61,794 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 18 Nov 2019 54,040 miles

Both rear Tyres have lumpy uneven wear

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2019 54,040 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear Tyres have lumpy uneven wear

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 45,233 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is on 3mm

Offside Rear tyre is on 3mm

Pass 22 Sep 2017 36,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Fail 22 Sep 2017 36,654 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 2 Sep 2016 33,228 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 24,671 miles

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

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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BF12 MMK is a 2012 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BF12 MMK, 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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BF12 MMK is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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