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BK12 VCP

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,326 mi
Last recorded102,326 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 102,326 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 102,326 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 99,819 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 96,361 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2023 91,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 86,812 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 86,812 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 80,758 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 80,758 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 72,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 63,352 miles

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

Under trays fitted covering components

Pass 15 Mar 2018 55,353 miles

EML light on

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

fuel cap flap release faulty

Pass 9 Mar 2017 42,826 miles

o/s/f tyre slight cut in side wall but no cords showing

Fail 9 Mar 2017 42,823 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre slight cut in side wall but no cords showing

Pass 18 Mar 2016 34,142 miles

eml on

Pass 21 Mar 2015 26,340 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 VCP is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VCP, 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 VCP is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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