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BK12 OYF

2012 Audi A1

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,095 mi
Last recorded78,095 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 78,095 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 78,090 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 72,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cut in side wall

Fail 8 Oct 2024 72,765 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has cut in side wall

Offside Rear light bulb not working

Pass 26 Sep 2023 68,261 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 68,260 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2022 64,468 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 64,467 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2021 60,243 miles

some damage to near side front tyre outer side wall

Fail 15 Sep 2021 60,241 miles

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

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

some damage to near side front tyre outer side wall

Pass 24 Aug 2020 55,926 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 53,065 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 53,060 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 51,814 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 41,965 miles

Offside Rear tyre feathered on inner edge and perished in tread

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2018 41,965 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre feathered on inner edge and perished in tread

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2017 32,033 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 21,603 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

front tyres getting low

Fail 20 Mar 2015 15,714 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 15,714 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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 OYF is a 2012 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OYF, 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 OYF registered?

BK12 OYF is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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