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AF12 ZTX

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,430 mi
Last recorded100,430 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 100,430 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 92,890 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 92,890 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 86,955 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 81,747 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion on rear springs / rear box corroding / slight oil leak / under covers fitted / adv fuel filter be changed

Pass 11 Apr 2022 76,749 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak underside.

Pass 26 Mar 2021 71,984 miles

oil leak underside.

Pass 24 Mar 2020 68,822 miles

oil leak underside.

Fail 19 Mar 2020 68,756 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

oil leak underside.

screw in n/s/f tyre.

Pass 4 Apr 2019 63,116 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 49,774 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 39,532 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 33,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear metal object in tread

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 24,555 miles

Front washer jet alignment poor

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 ZTX is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ZTX, 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 ZTX registered?

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

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