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BT12 FDM

2012 Audi A1

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,224 mi
Last recorded93,224 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 FDM
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 93,224 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2026 92,915 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 88,538 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.2MM ELFT ON TREAD REPLACE ASAP 215/40/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CUTS IN SIDEWALL REPLACE ASAP 215/40/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2MM LEFT ON TREAD REPLACE ASAP 215/40/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 88,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 205/45/R17 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.2MM ELFT ON TREAD REPLACE ASAP 215/40/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CUTS IN SIDEWALL REPLACE ASAP 215/40/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2MM LEFT ON TREAD REPLACE ASAP 215/40/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 79,270 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 73,222 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 3 Nov 2021 65,723 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 60,275 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 57,473 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped and Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 53,492 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 47,959 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 42,954 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 35,236 miles

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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BT12 FDM is a 2012 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel 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 BT12 FDM, 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

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What year was BT12 FDM registered?

BT12 FDM is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is BT12 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 FDM 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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