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BG12 FWD

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,459 mi
Last recorded82,459 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 82,459 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner facings (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 80,463 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake lever cover insecure

Fail 17 Feb 2025 80,462 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

handbrake lever cover insecure

Pass 19 Feb 2024 78,150 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper top mount has slight play

Nearside Rear Upper rear back box outer skin corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 75,781 miles

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

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

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Mar 2022 72,891 miles

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

exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Fail 24 Feb 2022 72,773 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

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

exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2021 65,507 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 65,507 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 61,706 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 53,873 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 40,797 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 31,176 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 26,475 miles

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

under tray fitted/eml light on

Pass 29 Oct 2014 14,001 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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BG12 FWD is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black 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 BG12 FWD, 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 BG12 FWD registered?

BG12 FWD is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is BG12 FWD safe to buy?

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