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AH03 MAD

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,897 mi
Last recorded88,897 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH03 MAD
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 88,897 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2026 88,886 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 76,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 63,878 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 52,844 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 52,840 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 43,146 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 38,317 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 35,855 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 32,747 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 30,127 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 28,553 miles

Engine cover and under trays are fitted.

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 23,084 miles

offside rear outer tyre wall damaged

undertrays and engine covers fitted

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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AH03 MAD is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AH03 MAD, 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 AH03 MAD registered?

AH03 MAD is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is AH03 MAD safe to buy?

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