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BL12 YRX

2012 Audi A1

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,334 mi
Last recorded98,334 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 YRX
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 98,334 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 98,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 86,016 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 85,885 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 80,628 miles

Exhaust Clamp corroded

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 80,628 miles

Exhaust Clamp corroded

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 75,215 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 73,981 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 69,134 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to unbond

chips to screen

offside front tyre cut in outer sidewall

Pass 14 May 2020 66,519 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rear section corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 20 May 2019 59,646 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f suspension arm rear bush perishing

under trays fitted

Fail 20 May 2019 59,646 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f suspension arm rear bush perishing

o/s/r tyre inner side wall splitting

under trays fitted

Pass 18 May 2018 56,385 miles

slight wear to inner edge of front tyres

Fail 18 May 2018 56,385 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight wear to inner edge of front tyres

Pass 17 May 2017 42,015 miles

front disc inner faces corroded

Pass 20 May 2016 35,057 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 YRX is a 2012 Audi A1 in Grey 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 BL12 YRX, 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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BL12 YRX is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 17 August 2012.

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