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BK12 LAA

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,246 mi
Last recorded98,246 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 LAA
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 98,246 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 92,980 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 92,963 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 89,512 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most wishbone bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most wishbone bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2023 86,400 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 84,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 78,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 73,623 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 73,621 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2019 68,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 61,384 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 53,034 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 45,253 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 37,878 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 28,196 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 LAA is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LAA, 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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BK12 LAA is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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