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BK12 KZV

2012 Audi A1

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,152 mi
Last recorded108,152 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 KZV
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 108,152 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2025 108,152 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2024 101,454 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 96,963 miles

Exhaust centre section clamp heavily corroded

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin pealing off

Pass 17 Feb 2023 91,124 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 85,188 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 78,494 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 78,494 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 74,396 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 69,168 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 65,381 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall damage

Offside Front Outer tyre wall damage

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 49,197 miles

Both rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 24 Mar 2016 36,248 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 36,248 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 23,366 miles

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

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

passenger front seat latch broken

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 KZV is a 2012 Audi A1 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KZV, 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 KZV registered?

BK12 KZV is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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