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AK12 LKZ

2012 Audi A1

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

87,006 mi
Last recorded87,006 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 LKZ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 87,006 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 83,641 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 78,816 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 78,807 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 74,500 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 70,955 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 67,487 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin rusty & loose

Pass 7 Aug 2019 63,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 57,833 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 53,403 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 47,234 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 40,451 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 38,433 miles

Slight damage to N/S/F Tyre outer side wall

Slight damage to N/S/R Tyre outer side wall

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 LKZ is a 2012 Audi A1 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel 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 LKZ, 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 LKZ registered?

AK12 LKZ is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is AK12 LKZ safe to buy?

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