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A26 AAA

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,064 mi
Last recorded107,064 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 AAA
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 107,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both o/s and n/s (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle and springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2025 103,334 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush slight deterioration of the bonding or flexible material (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2025 103,319 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush slight deterioration of the bonding or flexible material (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 99,154 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2024 99,154 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen no fluid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2023 93,749 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 87,227 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 79,790 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 69,112 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 46,549 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 39,526 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 35,154 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 30,410 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 25,379 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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A26 AAA is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 A26 AAA, 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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A26 AAA is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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