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BW12 DHO

2012 Audi A1

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,242 mi
Last recorded67,242 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 DHO
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 67,242 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s/f top mounting has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 67,242 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s/f top mounting has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 57,774 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 57,766 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 47,106 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging off mirror

Pass 16 Jan 2023 42,663 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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BW12 DHO is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DHO, 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 DHO registered?

BW12 DHO is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is BW12 DHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW12 DHO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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