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AK12 NWY

2012 Audi A1

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,127 mi
Last recorded88,127 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 NWY
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 88,127 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 16 Jan 2026 88,083 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure incorrectly mounted, not fitted to top mount correctly. Possibility that coil spring is broken, unable to see during inspection due to being fitted incorrectly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 28 Dec 2024 81,362 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2024 81,362 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 74,637 miles

Front tyres at 3mm

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2023 68,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front top mount as slight play

Pass 8 Feb 2022 64,566 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 60,112 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2020 55,922 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2019 45,737 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 38,090 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 33,380 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 26,442 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 19,378 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 NWY is a 2012 Audi A1 in White 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 NWY, 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 NWY registered?

AK12 NWY is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is AK12 NWY safe to buy?

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