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AO12 DDX

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,386 mi
Last recorded128,386 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 DDX
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 128,386 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 114,828 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

O/S sun visor retaining clip broken but doesn't affect drivers view to the road

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension wishbone rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 105,082 miles

O/S sun visor retaining clip broken but doesn't affect drivers view to the road

Offside Front Spring rubbing on wheel arch on right hand lock, doesn't affect steering

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension wishbone rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 105,079 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

O/S sun visor retaining clip broken but doesn't affect drivers view to the road

Offside Front Spring rubbing on wheel arch on right hand lock, doesn't affect steering

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension wishbone rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 94,627 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 83,075 miles

Advise nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly and is slightly out of shape

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 May 2022 83,072 miles

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

Advise nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly and is slightly out of shape

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 71,883 miles

osr tyre close to limit

osf tyre worn on edge and at limitt

Pass 10 Jul 2019 54,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 41,191 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 41,186 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position BONNET CANT NOT BE OPENED (3.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag lamp (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2017 30,279 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 20,253 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 11,174 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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AO12 DDX is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AO12 DDX, 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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AO12 DDX is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 9 April 2012.

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