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AM59 SAN

2012 Audi A1

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,945 mi
Last recorded143,945 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM59 SAN
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 143,945 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2025 143,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2024 132,262 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2024 132,262 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2023 118,377 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 6 Dec 2022 109,545 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 96,252 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 88,659 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 88,649 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 85,059 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 84,251 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 72,210 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 59,588 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 47,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 34,948 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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AM59 SAN is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AM59 SAN, 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 AM59 SAN registered?

AM59 SAN is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is AM59 SAN safe to buy?

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