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BT12 NBB

2012 Audi A1

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,851 mi
Last recorded92,851 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 NBB
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 92,851 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 86,793 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 80,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 80,574 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 72,392 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 72,199 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 63,553 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 56,849 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 52,416 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 47,129 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 38,662 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 27,875 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 20,015 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 77,487 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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BT12 NBB is a 2012 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NBB, 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 NBB registered?

BT12 NBB is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is BT12 NBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 NBB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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