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BL12 NSN

2012 Audi A1

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,312 mi
Last recorded93,312 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 NSN
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 93,312 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 93,310 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 85,578 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 77,519 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 77,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 70,382 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front wiper blades slightly deteriorated/ slightly smearing screen

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2022 70,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front wiper blades slightly deteriorated/ slightly smearing screen

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2021 62,834 miles

Rear exhaust box rusty and getting weak

Pass 29 Sep 2020 57,917 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 57,915 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 52,288 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 46,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 37,440 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 24,048 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s wearing low (4.1.E.1)

cracks in edges of treads front and rear n/s and o/s tyres

Pass 27 Jul 2015 13,115 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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BL12 NSN is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BL12 NSN, 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 BL12 NSN registered?

BL12 NSN is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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