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BV12 XKH

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

198,057 mi
Last recorded198,057 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 XKH
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 198,057 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 198,051 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure middle pipe clamp broke (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear box outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding cable sticking (1.2.1 (f))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s handbrake effort low

Pass 19 Jan 2023 194,191 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 194,191 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 184,737 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut 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))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 184,737 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Lights (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut 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))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 175,039 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 166,975 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 161,061 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 154,204 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 145,792 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 142,769 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 116,638 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 XKH is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XKH, 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 XKH is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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