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BG62 FZW

2012 Audi A1

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,121 mi
Last recorded125,121 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 FZW
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 125,121 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 122,424 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Rear Brake disks corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 109,814 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2022 91,203 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 91,203 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 77,594 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 30 Sep 2021 77,594 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 17 Sep 2020 65,533 miles

Front undertray insecure

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 58,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner /outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2018 44,169 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 34,130 miles

rear tyre sidewalls perished.

undertray insecure

Pass 16 Sep 2016 25,802 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 19,347 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE NAIL IN TREAD

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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BG62 FZW is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,197cc 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 BG62 FZW, 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 BG62 FZW registered?

BG62 FZW is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 19 October 2012.

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The MOT history for BG62 FZW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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