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A25 LAK

2012 Audi A1

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,254 mi
Last recorded97,254 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 LAK
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 97,254 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 97,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear Bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 95,632 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 92,510 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fully secure fully functional slightly fitted differently to o/s/f headlamp

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 86,741 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 81,322 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 81,322 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 74,700 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 70,035 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 61,111 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 50,032 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 40,384 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 30,401 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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A25 LAK is a 2012 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A25 LAK, 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 A25 LAK registered?

A25 LAK is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 5 July 2012.

Is A25 LAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A25 LAK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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