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AK12 HWU

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,537 mi
Last recorded124,537 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 HWU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 124,537 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 121,291 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 121,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 113,323 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 103,284 miles

Engine oil level low

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Oct 2021 91,615 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 82,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and inner tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and inner tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 73,670 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 63,246 miles

engine oil level only just on minimum

Pass 9 Oct 2017 52,133 miles

under car trays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2016 41,926 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 41,926 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 32,361 miles

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

nsr tyre out of shape

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2014 19,027 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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AK12 HWU is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,390cc 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 AK12 HWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 HWU registered?

AK12 HWU is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AK12 HWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 HWU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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