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BV12 UZA

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

180,818 mi
Last recorded180,818 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 180,818 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 161,082 miles

Offside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 142,154 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 129,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2023 129,389 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 123,072 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 123,051 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 116,418 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 116,418 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 108,950 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 108,948 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 99,253 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 90,688 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 90,548 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 73,739 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 60,182 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 59,664 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 59,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear 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 UZA is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UZA, 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 UZA is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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