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AF12 NXR

2012 Audi A1

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,483 mi
Last recorded181,483 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 NXR
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 181,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 181,482 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 171,599 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 171,599 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 163,211 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 155,094 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s front+n/s+o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

o/s front outer cv gaiter leaking

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2022 142,825 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 142,825 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 134,983 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded/ damaged, but exhaust system is not leaking and is still secure

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

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

Rear exhaust box is corroded but not leaking

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 134,983 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded/ damaged, but exhaust system is not leaking and is still secure

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust box is corroded but not leaking

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 128,231 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 128,231 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 107,505 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs Corroded/ Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 88,014 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 88,014 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 69,411 miles

plastic covers under vehicle

Pass 5 Mar 2016 50,024 miles

plastic covers under vehicle

Pass 26 Feb 2015 31,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust emissions to low to take a reading

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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AF12 NXR is a 2012 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AF12 NXR, 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

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What year was AF12 NXR registered?

AF12 NXR is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AF12 NXR safe to buy?

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