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BG12 YRD

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,303 mi
Last recorded88,303 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 YRD
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 88,303 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 82,091 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear & Offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Crossmember (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 78,667 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 73,815 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 73,815 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 70,031 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 66,576 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 57,846 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 57,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2018 50,282 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 43,190 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 37,441 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 33,308 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 YRD is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel 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 YRD, 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 YRD registered?

BG12 YRD is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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