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BG12 RGZ

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

165,777 mi
Last recorded165,777 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 165,777 miles

Offside Front Fog light not working Pre requirements

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 165,777 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Fog light not working Pre requirements

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 160,430 miles

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

Offside Front fog light in-op pre requirements

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 160,363 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front fog light inoperative pre-requirements

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 152,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

o/s/f headlamp unit has play but still secure

Fail 15 Sep 2023 152,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

o/s/f headlamp unit has play but still secure

Pass 17 Nov 2022 143,988 miles

Central Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 143,988 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment excessive movement (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Central Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 143,986 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting damaged to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected wheel hub damaged (5.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel leaking from fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust clamp deteriorated

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2021 124,813 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 124,813 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2020 95,925 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 95,925 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 84,453 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 73,820 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 73,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2017 63,006 miles

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall damaged and cracking

both front tyre`s outer side wall`s slightly damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2016 51,692 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 51,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 May 2015 41,980 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 41,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r outer stop/tail light in/op

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 RGZ is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 RGZ, 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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BG12 RGZ is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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