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AB11 LFR

2012 Audi A1

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,857 mi
Last recorded138,857 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB11 LFR
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 138,857 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 132,378 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 125,292 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 118,878 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 113,828 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 113,828 miles

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

Front internal blowers inop

Pass 12 Aug 2020 109,830 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre castellated

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 102,421 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 88,659 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear look low (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front shockers look damp

Fail 9 May 2018 88,659 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear look low (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front shockers look damp

Pass 8 Mar 2017 73,943 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 73,943 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 60,354 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 60,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 47,850 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 LFR is a 2012 Audi A1 in Blue 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 LFR, 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 AB11 LFR registered?

AB11 LFR is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is AB11 LFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB11 LFR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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