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AB11 BOR

2012 Audi A1

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,540 mi
Last recorded95,540 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB11 BOR
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 95,540 miles

Non standard number plates fitted.

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 92,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Non standard number plates fitted.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 88,085 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 88,052 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 82,091 miles

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

non standard no plates f+r

Fail 3 Jan 2023 82,091 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

non standard no plates f+r

Pass 30 Dec 2021 75,265 miles

Centre mirror missing

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 70,718 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 61,655 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2019 61,655 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2018 56,805 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 49,823 miles

front brake discs worn excess lipped

rear pads close to legal limit

Fail 27 May 2017 49,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn excess lipped

rear pads close to legal limit

Pass 2 Jun 2016 43,191 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 30,765 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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AB11 BOR is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AB11 BOR, 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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AB11 BOR is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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