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AD12 GWN

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,083 mi
Last recorded136,083 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 GWN
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 136,083 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 136,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 134,086 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 134,086 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 130,695 miles

Rear EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 125,466 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 120,900 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 114,498 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 96,687 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 96,685 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 84,110 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 84,106 miles

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

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 Front 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))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 73,709 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 69,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 57,203 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

both rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Mar 2015 45,543 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 44,826 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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AD12 GWN is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AD12 GWN, 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 AD12 GWN registered?

AD12 GWN is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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