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BN12 XED

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,095 mi
Last recorded83,095 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 83,095 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 83,094 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 81,205 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2024 81,199 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 78,865 miles

Advise rear exhaust box corroded

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 73,347 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 70,839 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 64,348 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 58,266 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 51,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 39,025 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 30,126 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 30,126 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 26,662 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 26,662 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 16,775 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 16,775 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 XED is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XED, 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 XED registered?

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

Is BN12 XED safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 XED shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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