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BN62 DVV

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,410 mi
Last recorded88,410 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 DVV
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 88,410 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 88,410 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 86,835 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 79,037 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 79,037 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 72,497 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 71,970 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 71,074 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 67,091 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 60,945 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front road wheel slightly damaged on outer rim

nearside front tyre slightly damaged on outer wall

Pass 22 Sep 2017 54,209 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread lumpy on inner

Fail 22 Sep 2017 54,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cut (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear tyre tread lumpy on inner

Pass 22 Sep 2016 41,127 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 33,768 miles

Nearside Rear tyre going out of shape on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre going out of shape on inner egde

Fail 24 Sep 2015 33,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre going out of shape on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre going out of shape on inner egde

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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BN62 DVV is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BN62 DVV, 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 BN62 DVV registered?

BN62 DVV is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is BN62 DVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 DVV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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