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AF12 ZSR

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

75,296 mi
Last recorded75,296 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 ZSR
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 75,296 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 72,936 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 70,911 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of Tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 68,604 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 65,381 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 60,627 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 58,832 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 56,658 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust box has corrosion.

Pass 13 Mar 2018 46,189 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 39,834 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 39,834 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 27,058 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 18,442 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 ZSR is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ZSR, 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 ZSR registered?

AF12 ZSR is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is AF12 ZSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 ZSR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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