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BL12 YBT

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,883 mi
Last recorded47,883 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 YBT
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 47,883 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 47,547 miles

Emissions test CO level at fast idle only just passes test.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres treads perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres treads low and balding towards inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 46,317 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 45,082 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 44,556 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 40,308 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads getting low

offside rear tyre perished sidewall and getting low on tread

Fail 28 Jul 2021 40,308 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads getting low

offside rear tyre perished sidewall and getting low on tread

Pass 4 Jul 2020 32,845 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 30,087 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 28,680 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 27,453 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 24,983 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 24,983 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 20,126 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 YBT is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YBT, 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 YBT registered?

BL12 YBT is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is BL12 YBT safe to buy?

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