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BF12 SVW

2012 Audi A1

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,174 mi
Last recorded141,174 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 141,174 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2026 140,167 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 121,649 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 89,427 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 78,630 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 44,912 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2020 42,082 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2020 42,082 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside tyre wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 37,761 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 31,210 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 29,469 miles

backside of discs corroded/lipped

Pass 10 Mar 2016 27,520 miles

All tyres perished/cracked

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

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

Offside rear tyre has nail in it

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 25,336 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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BF12 SVW is a 2012 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SVW, 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 BF12 SVW registered?

BF12 SVW is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BF12 SVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 SVW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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