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BG12 YDN

2012 Audi A1

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,051 mi
Last recorded120,051 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 YDN
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 120,051 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 115,908 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 107,562 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 101,597 miles

rear silencer skin rusted

Fail 4 Aug 2022 101,597 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear silencer skin rusted

Pass 21 Aug 2021 96,320 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 96,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 92,716 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 82,139 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 69,120 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 56,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.4mm legal tread remaining and worn uneven inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.4mm legal tread remaining and worn uneven inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 39,405 miles

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

Nearside Rear Inner EDGE - STEPPED

Pass 15 May 2015 29,623 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 YDN is a 2012 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YDN, 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 YDN registered?

BG12 YDN is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is BG12 YDN safe to buy?

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