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BT12 OSU

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,260 mi
Last recorded76,260 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 OSU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 76,260 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 71,752 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 67,497 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 62,836 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 62,836 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 57,452 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 57,452 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 52,405 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and slightly out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 52,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and slightly out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 48,230 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2019 42,811 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 37,912 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 32,107 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 25,891 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 20,352 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OSU is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol 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 BT12 OSU, 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 OSU registered?

BT12 OSU is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is BT12 OSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 OSU 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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