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AO12 GVX

2012 Audi A1

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,896 mi
Last recorded112,896 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 GVX
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 112,896 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 105,576 miles

Offside rear coil spring appears incorrectly fitted. Chafing on fuel filler/breather hose assembly at top, and does not appear centralised on lower seat.

Fail 30 Sep 2024 105,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn bald. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn bald. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside rear coil spring appears incorrectly fitted. Chafing on fuel filler/breather hose assembly at top, and does not appear centralised on lower seat.

Pass 29 Sep 2023 96,207 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 96,206 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 85,596 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner surfaces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 85,590 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs inner surfaces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 76,606 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 76,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 64,013 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 64,011 miles

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

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

NS washer jet not working

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 55,296 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

n/s s/washer jet inoperative

Pass 17 Sep 2018 50,295 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 46,458 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 37,340 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 29,727 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 21,479 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 GVX is a 2012 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GVX, 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 GVX registered?

AO12 GVX is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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