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BN12 DXD

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,278 mi
Last recorded124,278 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 DXD
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 124,278 miles

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

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

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating cracking/blowing slightly

n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing slightly uneven flat spotting inner edges of treads

n/s/f inner wheel arch damaged but secure

vehicle underside components/suspension dry showing corrosion in areas

Fail 10 Nov 2025 124,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating cracking/blowing slightly

n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing slightly uneven flat spotting inner edges of treads

n/s/f inner wheel arch damaged but secure

vehicle underside components/suspension dry showing corrosion in areas

Pass 25 Nov 2024 116,012 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating cracked but not excessively blowing

n/s/f inner wheel arch liner damaged missing parts but secure

vehicle underside and components dry and showing surface corrosion in places

Fail 18 Nov 2024 115,863 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating cracked but not excessively blowing

n/s/f inner wheel arch liner damaged missing parts but secure

n/s/r brake caliper handbrake lever not fully returning to off stop when released

vehicle underside and components dry and showing surface corrosion in places

Pass 27 Nov 2023 109,835 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 109,818 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 100,328 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 86,032 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 74,985 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 70,459 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2018 65,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 May 2017 56,742 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 51,412 miles

Emmisions not detected.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 43,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2015 43,725 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BN12 DXD is a 2012 Audi A1 in White 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 BN12 DXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN12 DXD registered?

BN12 DXD is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is BN12 DXD safe to buy?

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