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BF62 TGY

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,435 mi
Last recorded147,435 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 TGY
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 147,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

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

exhaust tail box corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2025 147,432 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

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

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2024 142,206 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 142,206 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 138,716 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 132,017 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 123,863 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 121,676 miles

Nearside Rear wheel rim damaged

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inside

Pass 6 Nov 2019 112,452 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 97,882 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 97,871 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 82,414 miles

Coolant Fan Insecure

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

Undertrays Fitted Concealing Some Components

Pass 12 Nov 2016 69,748 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 53,391 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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BF62 TGY is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BF62 TGY, 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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BF62 TGY is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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