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BG62 UVZ

2012 Audi A1

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,593 mi
Last recorded101,593 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 UVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 101,593 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 94,446 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 94,442 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 87,219 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 87,215 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge. 205/55R15. 88V. Falken (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 79,271 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 72,528 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2020 61,575 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 52,077 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 52,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 45,073 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 36,581 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 28,934 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% The lamp is full of water and the inner side light of three is out. (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% The rear lamp unit is full of water and the outer side light of three is out (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp The outer side brake light is out. So the car is turning on the inner one when the brake is applied so there are three brake light s on. (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 21,257 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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BG62 UVZ is a 2012 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,197cc petrol 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 UVZ, 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 UVZ is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 26 November 2012.

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