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BN12 PZZ

2012 Audi A1

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,820 mi
Last recorded99,820 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 PZZ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 99,820 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 85,497 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 67,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily inner shoulder close to ply/cord (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily inner shoulder close ply/cord (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 61,535 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 54,128 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 49,035 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 49,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracking/perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 42,918 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 42,915 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cracked/perished showing cord between cracks and tyre below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2018 35,095 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 28,469 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 20,036 miles

front wipers smear slightly.

Fail 25 Feb 2016 20,046 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall[punctured,been run under inflated] (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% outer bulb inop (1.1.A.3b)

front wipers smear slightly.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 14,473 miles

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 PZZ is a 2012 Audi A1 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PZZ, 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 PZZ registered?

BN12 PZZ is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 4 March 2012.

Is BN12 PZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 PZZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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