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2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,391 mi
Last recorded103,391 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 URL
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 103,391 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 94,827 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 88,035 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2024 88,035 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 78,404 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 66,413 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 58,872 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 58,872 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 53,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 45,384 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 37,364 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 29,787 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 20,764 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 11,748 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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BV12 URL is a 2012 Audi A1 in White 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 BV12 URL, 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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BV12 URL is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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