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BN12 FND

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,478 mi
Last recorded104,478 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 104,478 miles

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 104,478 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 100,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Sep 2023 95,953 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Aug 2022 90,910 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 90,905 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 83,984 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 83,984 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 83,116 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 80,428 miles

Rear exhaust outer cover corroded

Fail 11 May 2020 80,428 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust outer cover corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2019 76,114 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 70,446 miles

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

nearside front tyre wall cut

offside front brake grabbing slighly

Fail 10 Apr 2018 70,446 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside front tyre wall cut

offside front brake grabbing slighly

Pass 14 Apr 2017 64,438 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 x rear (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 x rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Apr 2017 64,438 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 x rear (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 x rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 57,133 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2015 46,499 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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BN12 FND is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FND, 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 BN12 FND registered?

BN12 FND is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is BN12 FND safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 FND shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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