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AD61 VTG

2012 Audi A1

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,982 mi
Last recorded102,982 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD61 VTG
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 102,982 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 102,982 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 96,775 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 95,702 miles

Nearside Front 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 Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2022 94,166 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2022 94,166 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure centre sleeve defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2021 86,837 miles

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

Front exhaust mounting missing

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2020 71,668 miles

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 62,445 miles

Rear exhaust is corroding

Pass 29 Jun 2018 46,798 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 35,856 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 30,690 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing fill inspection of some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Both headlamps too low ()

Pass 7 Jun 2015 22,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 9 Jun 2014 14,643 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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AD61 VTG is a 2012 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,197cc petrol 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 AD61 VTG, 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 AD61 VTG registered?

AD61 VTG is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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