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A6 ECR

2012 Audi A1

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,647 mi
Last recorded87,647 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 ECR
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2025 87,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge 215/40R17 87W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 81,349 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 31 Aug 2023 74,928 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 69,585 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 61,871 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 57,803 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin lowest pad at 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 49,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 42,375 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 34,909 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 26,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 14,462 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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A6 ECR is a 2012 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A6 ECR, 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 A6 ECR registered?

A6 ECR is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is A6 ECR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 ECR shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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