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AF12 ZTN

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,816 mi
Last recorded163,816 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 163,816 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2025 163,815 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 143,323 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 124,046 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 124,046 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 104,239 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 90,469 miles

Front both front brakes sticking

Fail 23 Feb 2021 90,469 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front both front brakes sticking

Pass 24 Jan 2020 80,052 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 70,820 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 61,089 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 51,678 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' middle of the screen stone chip in drivers view (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 40,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front nail in o/s/f tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs worn and rusty (3.5.1i)

rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Jan 2015 31,987 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre 3mm

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 ZTN is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AF12 ZTN, 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 AF12 ZTN registered?

AF12 ZTN is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is AF12 ZTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 ZTN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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