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BG62 HLV

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,247 mi
Last recorded91,247 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 HLV
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 91,247 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 86,862 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 85,923 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 79,925 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 79,925 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

condition of off side front brake disc

Pass 17 Nov 2021 74,537 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 74,462 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust backbox corroded

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Undertray not fully secure

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 71,938 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Heavily corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded, first skin

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 65,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/16 perished (DOT = 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2019 65,031 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/16 perished (DOT = 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 48,745 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 34,980 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 28,362 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 20,595 miles

emmisions too clean to test

engine covers fitted

nsf tyre cut but not to cords

under trays fitted

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 HLV is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BG62 HLV, 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 HLV registered?

BG62 HLV is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is BG62 HLV safe to buy?

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