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AG57 DAV

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,768 mi
Last recorded51,768 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG57 DAV
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 51,768 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 45,563 miles

both rear tyres perished +cracked on side of tread

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 11 Jul 2024 45,563 miles

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

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

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

both rear tyres perished +cracked on side of tread

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 12 Jul 2023 41,618 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2023 41,618 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust slightly corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2022 37,992 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 35,703 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 34,579 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 33,615 miles

Offside Front Washer jet damaged insecure / temp repair,, secured with tape..

Pass 7 Nov 2018 32,793 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 31,766 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 31,766 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 30,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit budget 205/55R15 88H(2mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit budget 205/55R15 88H(2mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear has a nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 23,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 23,683 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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AG57 DAV is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AG57 DAV, 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 AG57 DAV registered?

AG57 DAV is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 16 June 2012.

Is AG57 DAV safe to buy?

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