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AL05 HRT

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,669 mi
Last recorded90,669 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL05 HRT
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 90,669 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 90,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and to low (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 85,497 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 77,226 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 68,621 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 63,524 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 58,843 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 58,843 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 53,833 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 45,220 miles

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

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

slight imbalance on front and rear brakes performances

Pass 11 Sep 2017 38,143 miles

Slight cracking in rear tyres and inner tread slightly uneven.

Pass 1 Sep 2016 29,658 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres on 3mm

windscreen chipped

Pass 8 Sep 2015 19,202 miles

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

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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AL05 HRT is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AL05 HRT, 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 AL05 HRT registered?

AL05 HRT is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is AL05 HRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL05 HRT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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