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BG12 FVR

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,952 mi
Last recorded137,952 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 FVR
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 137,952 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 134,771 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 134,769 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 129,008 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 129,008 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 123,727 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 121,736 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 121,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Mar 2021 119,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 117,934 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 117,934 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 112,479 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 103,228 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()

Fail 16 Mar 2018 103,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn uneven (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 95,510 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()

Fail 21 Apr 2017 95,507 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 87,475 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear light cracking on inner tyre wall

Pass 8 Apr 2015 80,019 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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BG12 FVR is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG12 FVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG12 FVR registered?

BG12 FVR is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is BG12 FVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 FVR shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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