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BN12 XWD

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,726 mi
Last recorded118,726 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 118,726 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 111,580 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 111,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 103,674 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 103,674 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 97,825 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 96,563 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 84,095 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2021 84,095 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 72,507 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 59,440 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 51,298 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 43,862 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 34,579 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 21,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XWD 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 XWD, 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 XWD registered?

BN12 XWD is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is BN12 XWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 XWD 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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