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BL12 YBN

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,860 mi
Last recorded22,860 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 YBN
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Dec 2025 22,860 miles

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

Pass 25 Dec 2024 22,495 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 22,340 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 22,144 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 21,556 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 21,222 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 20,747 miles

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 18,579 miles

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2017 16,703 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 14,822 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 13,081 miles

undertrays

Pass 28 Nov 2014 11,045 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 YBN is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YBN, 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 YBN registered?

BL12 YBN is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is BL12 YBN safe to buy?

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