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BK12 JHJ

2012 Audi A1

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,211 mi
Last recorded131,211 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 JHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 131,211 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 131,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 124,269 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 124,268 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 120,209 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 115,347 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 115,347 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 109,930 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 102,575 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2021 102,575 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 97,326 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 82,879 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 64,005 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 45,298 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 37,103 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 27,078 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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BK12 JHJ is a 2012 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK12 JHJ, 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 BK12 JHJ registered?

BK12 JHJ is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is BK12 JHJ safe to buy?

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