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AO12 KLU

2012 Audi A1

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

45,886 mi
Last recorded45,886 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 KLU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 45,886 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 42,460 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 40,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 36,155 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perishing in the tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2021 33,938 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 31,223 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 27,285 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 23,907 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 23,907 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 19,677 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 13,690 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 10,965 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 KLU is a 2012 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AO12 KLU, 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 KLU registered?

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

Is AO12 KLU safe to buy?

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