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AC08 MOL

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,736 mi
Last recorded143,736 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 MOL
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 143,736 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 127,229 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 123,464 miles

Front Outer cv boots weeping

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 128,619 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded, outer skin falling away.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth very low/close to legal limit + inner edge bald. STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACE. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 128,604 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Disc heavily corroded & scored on inner & outer faces. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall damaged exposing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise rear brake pad replacement due to excessive uneven wear/scoring/corrosion on rear discs.

Exhaust backbox corroded, outer skin falling away.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth very low/close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc inner & outer face edges scored and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth very low/close to legal limit + inner edge bald. STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 117,533 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 111,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box muffler slight corrosion and gas leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 111,604 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Center > rear section joiner sleeve (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 100,997 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 100,976 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2021 102,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 86,148 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 86,129 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 96,021 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 83,986 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 64,300 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 72,485 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 72,485 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 46,545 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2018 46,545 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 54,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 54,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 38,886 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly mis-shaped inner edge

o/s/r tyre slightly mis-shaped inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2016 34,973 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 24,094 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 27,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 11,116 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 11,115 miles

slight damage to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

small chip in centre windscreen

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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AC08 MOL is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AC08 MOL, 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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AC08 MOL is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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