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BN12 XEK

2012 Audi A1

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,515 mi
Last recorded56,515 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 XEK
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 56,515 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 56,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 16,984 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 46,710 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 41,118 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))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 37,544 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes starting to unbond (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn but pads ok (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 31,980 miles

All brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2016 23,818 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 20,241 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 XEK is a 2012 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XEK, 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 XEK registered?

BN12 XEK is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 25 March 2012.

Is BN12 XEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 XEK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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