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AD05 ELD

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,567 mi
Last recorded117,567 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 ELD
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2026 117,567 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2025 111,827 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 104,330 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2023 95,629 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 88,449 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 72,603 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 69,738 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 69,736 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front and both rear 215 40 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2019 55,033 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 55,033 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 35,948 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 33,092 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 27,782 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 24,584 miles

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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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AD05 ELD is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AD05 ELD, 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 AD05 ELD registered?

AD05 ELD is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is AD05 ELD safe to buy?

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