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BW12 AYG

2012 Audi A1

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,936 mi
Last recorded76,936 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 AYG
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 76,936 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 76,936 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 71,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears above axle pivots (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear exhaust corroded and outing casing coming away

Fail 30 Jun 2025 71,393 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears above axle pivots (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear exhaust corroded and outing casing coming away

Pass 21 Jun 2024 64,284 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 53,729 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 53,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 48,846 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 46,156 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 42,314 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 39,031 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 31,935 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 25,269 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 18,377 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2015 7,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both offside tyre treads cracking

offside inner rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 22 Jun 2015 7,385 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and offside rear tyre treads cracking

offside inner rear tyre wall cracking

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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BW12 AYG is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BW12 AYG, 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 BW12 AYG registered?

BW12 AYG is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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