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AO12 FGC

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,233 mi
Last recorded71,233 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 FGC
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 71,233 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 71,219 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 68,612 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 66,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 13 Mar 2023 62,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy section. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 24 Mar 2022 57,327 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 51,713 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 46,417 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 46,417 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 40,015 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 34,658 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

smoke emissions to clean to read

Fail 22 Mar 2018 34,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/40w17 87w (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

smoke emissions to clean to read

Pass 24 Mar 2017 29,806 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 29,806 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 23,687 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 16,772 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FGC is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FGC, 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 AO12 FGC registered?

AO12 FGC is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is AO12 FGC safe to buy?

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