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BN12 FNW

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,712 mi
Last recorded123,712 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 FNW
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 123,712 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 123,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 116,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 109,225 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 96,970 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 96,968 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 76,239 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 62,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread separation in-between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear inner sidelight dim

Pass 1 Aug 2020 55,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 46,893 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 43,810 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front / inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside front tyre cut on sidewall

Rear Exhaust box skin corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2018 37,891 miles

o/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 28 Oct 2016 29,408 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 29,408 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 25,427 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Undertrays Fitted

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 FNW is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FNW, 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 FNW registered?

BN12 FNW is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is BN12 FNW safe to buy?

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