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BL12 YRO

2012 Audi A1

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,954 mi
Last recorded132,954 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 YRO
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 132,954 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear lamp cracked

Fail 3 Mar 2025 132,954 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear lamp cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2024 109,002 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 105,990 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 105,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2021 99,261 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 96,127 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 90,404 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 90,404 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 86,617 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 80,784 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 80,784 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 73,148 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 66,178 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 60,578 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 YRO is a 2012 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel 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 YRO, 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 YRO registered?

BL12 YRO is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 14 August 2012.

Is BL12 YRO safe to buy?

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