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BJ12 CZA

2012 Audi A1

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,641 mi
Last recorded89,641 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 CZA
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 89,641 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 89,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2025 85,512 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 77,147 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 77,147 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 66,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 58,497 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 58,497 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 47,911 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 47,911 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os ns (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2020 43,485 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 43,483 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 39,373 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 32,100 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 2 Mar 2017 25,688 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 18,959 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 13,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BJ12 CZA is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BJ12 CZA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ12 CZA registered?

BJ12 CZA is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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