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AF12 ZTU

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,627 mi
Last recorded100,627 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 ZTU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 100,627 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 100,627 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 89,349 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 84,457 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2021 84,457 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2020 80,562 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 80,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 71,747 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 56,731 miles

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2017 47,278 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge uneven

Fail 15 May 2017 47,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge uneven

Pass 24 Feb 2016 33,240 miles

F/N/S tyre on 2mm

Pass 26 Feb 2015 23,676 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 ZTU is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZTU, 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 ZTU registered?

AF12 ZTU is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AF12 ZTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 ZTU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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