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BT12 XAD

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,835 mi
Last recorded89,835 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 XAD
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 89,835 miles

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

Rear REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD LOOSE

Fail 7 Jul 2026 89,830 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

Rear REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD LOOSE

Pass 10 Jul 2025 81,282 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 81,207 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 76,697 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam

Rear exhaust back box corroded

undertrays fitted underneath car

Fail 4 Jul 2024 76,682 miles

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

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam

Rear exhaust back box corroded

undertrays fitted underneath car

Pass 13 Jun 2023 71,631 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 68,148 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 68,148 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2021 65,032 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 61,991 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 61,991 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 53,816 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Jun 2018 44,634 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 36,540 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 27,651 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 19,376 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 XAD is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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