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BG12 UKS

2012 Audi A1

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,235 mi
Last recorded116,235 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 UKS
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 116,235 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 111,314 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 105,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet not opening

Fail 3 Aug 2024 105,225 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet not opening

Pass 20 Mar 2023 102,587 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 99,875 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2021 97,276 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2020 95,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS/OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 95,436 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick NS/OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS/OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 91,621 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 87,801 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 84,639 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 78,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 78,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 48,885 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 UKS is a 2012 Audi A1 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol 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 UKS, 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 UKS is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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