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BK12 MZU

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

191,296 mi
Last recorded191,296 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 191,296 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin de laminated

Pass 25 Jan 2023 186,383 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 186,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 186,374 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 185,971 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 174,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake has just met the requirement (17%)

Pass 13 Oct 2020 165,416 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 158,196 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 158,196 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2018 148,745 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 141,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 132,863 miles

under trays & covers are fitted,not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 2 Apr 2015 122,571 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 MZU is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MZU, 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 MZU registered?

BK12 MZU is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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