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BV12 UUB

2012 Audi A1

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,170 mi
Last recorded133,170 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 UUB
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 133,170 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 132,898 miles

DPF system fault light remains on.

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skim corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2025 132,895 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

DPF system fault light remains on.

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skim corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2024 124,238 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 123,664 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2023 103,840 miles

Nearside Sun visor insecure but stowed (broken bracket)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Outer shoulder ()

Pass 23 Dec 2021 81,285 miles

Nearside Sun visor retaining clip missing, but stows correctly

Retro rear boot spoiler fitted (reflector fitted)

Fail 23 Dec 2021 81,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Sun visor retaining clip missing, but stows correctly

Retro rear boot spoiler fitted (reflector fitted)

Pass 5 Dec 2020 66,256 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 43,037 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 42,873 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 37,211 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 30,098 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 19,544 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 13,680 miles

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

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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BV12 UUB is a 2012 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BV12 UUB, 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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What year was BV12 UUB registered?

BV12 UUB is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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