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ABZ 9558

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,427 mi
Last recorded91,427 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABZ 9558
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 91,427 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 81,458 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 81,040 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 68,868 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 57,857 miles

Nearside Front worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2021 55,370 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner side light bulb dull

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2020 51,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE- (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE- (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 45,625 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 39,258 miles

Front wind-screen cracked out of drivers view on o/s

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 32,808 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 32,808 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 26,295 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 19,894 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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ABZ 9558 is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 ABZ 9558, 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

How do I check the history of ABZ 9558?

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What year was ABZ 9558 registered?

ABZ 9558 is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is ABZ 9558 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABZ 9558 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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