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BF12 XDS

2012 Audi A1

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,633 mi
Last recorded95,633 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 XDS
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 95,633 miles

Brake pedal as spongey feel to

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall be glued back (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drivers seat handle missing not allowing back to come forward for passengers

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 93,177 miles

brake pedal feels spongy

exhaust system corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2025 93,177 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

brake pedal feels spongy

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2024 89,445 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 89,445 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 85,573 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 85,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 79,785 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 74,746 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 74,746 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 70,038 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 60,474 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 58,079 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 54,089 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 54,050 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 50,240 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 38,791 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XDS is a 2012 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XDS, 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 XDS registered?

BF12 XDS is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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