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BN12 XFE

2012 Audi A1

Brown Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,762 mi
Last recorded51,762 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 XFE
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 51,762 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S/F and O/S/F. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 51,071 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 51,071 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f and n/s/f (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 50,503 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 Aug 2022 49,692 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 49,203 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 46,859 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 46,859 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 44,387 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f & n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 41,115 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 36,055 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2016 32,132 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 29,225 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 XFE is a 2012 Audi A1 in Brown with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 XFE, 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.

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What year was BN12 XFE registered?

BN12 XFE is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is BN12 XFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 XFE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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