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AB55 RUD

2012 Audi A1

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,712 mi
Last recorded113,712 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB55 RUD
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 113,712 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 106,323 miles

Both rear springs corroded

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

Offside front tyre perished/cracking + wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre perished/cracking

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

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

Rear back box deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2024 103,555 miles

Both rear springs corroded

Front discs lipped

Rear discs deteriorated

Rear pads starting to get low

Fail 3 Apr 2024 103,555 miles

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

Both rear springs corroded

Front discs lipped

Rear discs deteriorated

Rear pads starting to get low

Pass 21 Dec 2022 96,695 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 96,695 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 89,585 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 85,551 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 78,407 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 62,910 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 62,785 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 53,953 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 53,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jun 2017 42,820 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 31,577 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 21,797 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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AB55 RUD is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AB55 RUD, 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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AB55 RUD is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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