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AK12 MKC

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,073 mi
Last recorded162,073 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 MKC
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 162,073 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 2 Dec 2025 161,945 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2024 156,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust clamp corroded in poor condition

Pass 13 Nov 2023 148,003 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 138,387 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f 2 mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left o.s.r (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f 3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 129,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 124,318 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 119,523 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 119,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 115,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad's appear low? hard to tell (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner splits to inner front tyre side wall

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre out of shape, flat spot's 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

oil level on minimum

service due on dash

Nearside Rear Inner heavy splitting to inner tyre side wall

Pass 3 Feb 2018 86,919 miles

Nearside Front curb damage to outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 of 3 bulbs not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front light cut to inner tyre sidewall

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 69,473 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 58,303 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 42,857 miles

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

Offside 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 MKC is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 MKC, 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 MKC registered?

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

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