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BX12 JXB

2012 Audi A1

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,635 mi
Last recorded88,635 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX12 JXB
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 88,635 miles

Both front lower suspension arms rear bushes perishing

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

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

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 21 Jul 2025 84,318 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 84,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 78,941 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 74,877 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 74,807 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater defective, limited effect on emitted light

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Jul 2022 72,244 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 68,355 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge = down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 68,189 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge = down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 59,533 miles

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

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

bonnet release handle missing.

Pass 9 Aug 2019 50,282 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet catch lever missing, but can still open bonnet

passed emission test with low smoke levels

Fail 9 Aug 2019 50,282 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet catch lever missing, but can still open bonnet

passed emission test with low smoke levels

Pass 28 Aug 2018 41,516 miles

Nearside Front tyre on on 3 mm.

Offside Front tyre on 3 mm.

Offside Rear tyre on 3 mm.

bonnet release handle missing.

Pass 25 Apr 2017 32,104 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 27,943 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 27,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 23,896 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 23,896 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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BX12 JXB is a 2012 Audi A1 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BX12 JXB, 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 BX12 JXB registered?

BX12 JXB is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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