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AF12 XAV

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,249 mi
Last recorded74,249 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 XAV
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 74,249 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 67,470 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 61,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 58,170 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 58,170 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 55,674 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 53,833 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 49,784 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 45,801 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 41,975 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)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 32,663 miles

Advise offside front headlamp aim not as crisp as nearside

Fail 12 Mar 2016 32,356 miles

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Advise offside front headlamp aim not as crisp as nearside

Pass 20 Mar 2015 23,805 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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AF12 XAV is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AF12 XAV, 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 XAV registered?

AF12 XAV is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is AF12 XAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 XAV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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