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BN12 SSU

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,714 mi
Last recorded64,714 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 SSU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 64,714 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 63,510 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 63,013 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Oct 2022 62,317 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 62,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 60,163 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 51,647 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 41,893 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 35,149 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)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 24,969 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 24,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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 SSU is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SSU, 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 SSU registered?

BN12 SSU is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BN12 SSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 SSU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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