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BG62 HMA

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,237 mi
Last recorded147,237 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 147,237 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 130,266 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

exhaust tailpipe corroded and holed

Fail 8 Sep 2023 130,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

exhaust tailpipe corroded and holed

Pass 9 Sep 2022 116,052 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 95,543 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 95,543 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 80,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking

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

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2019 70,506 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs worn and lipped, pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear silencer casing corroded slightly

Fail 20 Jun 2019 70,506 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs worn and lipped, pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blades worn and smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear silencer casing corroded slightly

Pass 21 Jun 2018 59,283 miles

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))

Nearside Front top suspension mounting bearing creaking when turning

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 59,283 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Nearside Front top suspension mounting bearing creaking when turning

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 40,208 miles

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

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

bonnet safety catch missing

Fail 15 Jun 2017 40,192 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet safety catch missing

Pass 9 Jun 2016 31,245 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 26,960 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge no cords showing at time of mot

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

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

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 HMA is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HMA, 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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BG62 HMA is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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