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BF62 VAU

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,608 mi
Last recorded120,608 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 VAU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 120,608 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cover starting to crack both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 117,916 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 117,791 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 111,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 111,790 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 104,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge & close to cords being exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge & close to cords being exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 96,398 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 90,734 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 86,007 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 86,004 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2018 74,794 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 58,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 28,015 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 9,731 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 9,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VAU is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VAU, 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 VAU is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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