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BN12 HEU

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,028 mi
Last recorded48,028 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 HEU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 48,028 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 41,667 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 40,083 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 39,201 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 39,201 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 37,538 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 36,823 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 36,533 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 34,585 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 31,496 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 31,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 27,393 miles

Both rear tyres cracked between outer tread blocks

Pass 17 Mar 2016 24,646 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 23,714 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 HEU is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HEU, 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

How do I check the history of BN12 HEU?

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What year was BN12 HEU registered?

BN12 HEU is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is BN12 HEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 HEU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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