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BN12 GDF

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,079 mi
Last recorded64,079 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 64,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear tail light slightly dimmer than n/s/r

Rear axle beam slightly corroded

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing slightly corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2025 63,989 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear tail light slightly dimmer than n/s/r

Rear axle beam slightly corroded

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing slightly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2024 59,112 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Leaving steaks. (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded.

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 59,111 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Leaving steaks. (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded.

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 53,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mounting bush is starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer outer sheath os starting to corrode.

Fail 25 Sep 2023 53,795 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front brake discs inner faces are excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mounting bush is starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.0mm with outer edge wearing almost to cords and kerb damaged. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer outer sheath os starting to corrode.

Pass 24 Sep 2022 48,368 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc corroded on inner surface

Nearside Rear tyre inner tread slightly stepped

Offside Front brake disc corroded on inner surface

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 43,163 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped and cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim buckled. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 43,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped and cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim buckled. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 38,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 34,236 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 34,236 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre outer sidewall is cut in several places and exposing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NSR tyre is punctured

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer sidewall is cracked and also on the tread pattern. Inner edge od tyre is also wearing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall is perishing and full of cracks.

Pass 8 Oct 2018 31,354 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 29,101 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 25,336 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 21,508 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 15,612 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 15,612 miles

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

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 GDF is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol 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 GDF, 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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BN12 GDF is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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