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BN12 XEW

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,736 mi
Last recorded83,736 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 83,736 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 82,439 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 82,439 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 80,435 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 76,660 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 71,925 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 71,925 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 68,473 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 65,971 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 59,407 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 52,770 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 46,793 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 46,793 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 37,801 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 30,484 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 XEW is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XEW, 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 XEW?

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What year was BN12 XEW registered?

BN12 XEW is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is BN12 XEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 XEW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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