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A97 LOU

2012 Audi A1

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,755 mi
Last recorded116,755 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA97 LOU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 116,755 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 116,557 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 98,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Supplimentry Reversing Lamp Not Working

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box deteriorated/Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 81,709 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 70,257 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 54,639 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 47,309 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 40,384 miles

Offside Front Upper arch liner not fitted correctly (rubbing on coil spring)

Fail 20 Jun 2019 40,323 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper arch liner not fitted correctly (rubbing on coil spring)

Pass 5 Jul 2018 35,786 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 31,440 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 24,759 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 18,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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A97 LOU is a 2012 Audi A1 in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 A97 LOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A97 LOU registered?

A97 LOU is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is A97 LOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A97 LOU 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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