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BT12 TFN

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,330 mi
Last recorded59,330 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 TFN
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 59,330 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2025 55,019 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 51,377 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 46,399 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 46,399 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2022 42,084 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 39,971 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes worn

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 24 Feb 2021 39,971 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes worn

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

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2020 39,685 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust silencer outer casing corroded/flaking off

Pass 14 Jun 2019 36,385 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 34,050 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 31,715 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 28,013 miles

both rear tyres,tread slightly out of shape on inner edge.

Fail 21 Jun 2016 28,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall splits (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres,tread slightly out of shape on inner edge.

Pass 19 Jun 2015 22,795 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 TFN 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 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 TFN, 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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BT12 TFN is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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