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AK12 HWX

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

86,304 mi
Last recorded86,304 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 86,304 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap inner rubber seal

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2024 77,479 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 77,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 72,204 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 60,389 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 59,854 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 57,069 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 54,757 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 48,864 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 43,353 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 40,000 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 34,855 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 23,984 miles

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

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 HWX 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 92.3%.

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 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 HWX, 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 AK12 HWX registered?

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

Is AK12 HWX safe to buy?

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