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BP12 BYG

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,171 mi
Last recorded120,171 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP12 BYG
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 120,171 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 May 2026 120,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 108,808 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 105,437 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 18 Feb 2023 99,932 miles

Full under trays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

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

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 18 Feb 2022 95,008 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 95,008 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 90,066 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust system rusty

full underbody protection fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2021 90,066 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust system rusty

full underbody protection fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2020 85,347 miles

Full under body protection fitted

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 68,509 miles

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened suspect bit missing but is located correctly (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 68,509 miles

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened suspect bit missing but is located correctly (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 53,407 miles

Full under body protection fitted

Full under body protection fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2017 41,866 miles

Engine bay covers fitted

Engine bay covers fitted

Full under body protection fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 30,659 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 22,329 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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BP12 BYG is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BP12 BYG, 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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BP12 BYG is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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