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BK12 TDZ

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,669 mi
Last recorded123,669 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 TDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 123,669 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 123,669 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 117,119 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))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 117,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 109,964 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 101,037 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 16 Sep 2022 101,036 miles

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

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

Nearside reverse light in-op

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2021 89,430 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 74,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Deformed

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 74,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Deformed

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

Pass 7 May 2019 63,592 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 63,592 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 57,568 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 47,729 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder and air freshener ()

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 30,787 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 20 Apr 2015 18,047 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

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 TDZ is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TDZ, 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 TDZ registered?

BK12 TDZ is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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