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AO12 KLV

2012 Audi A1

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,725 mi
Last recorded72,725 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 KLV
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 72,725 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside, wearing uneven on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2025 64,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 215/40 R17 87W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 May 2025 64,528 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 215/40 R17 87W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 57,845 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2023 50,856 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 48,199 miles

Dash cam stuck to swept area of screen but only restricting view of the sky

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Remove air freshener hanging from rear view mirror and place in centre console

Fail 31 May 2022 48,199 miles

Dash cam stuck to swept area of screen but only restricting view of the sky

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Remove air freshener hanging from rear view mirror and place in centre console

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 44,929 miles

All 4 tyres cracking on edges & inbetween tread

Front & rear brake discs corroded

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 44,929 miles

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

All 4 tyres cracking on edges & inbetween tread

Front & rear brake discs corroded

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 42,943 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 40,991 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 36,954 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 33,046 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 31,298 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 27,101 miles

offside rear outer sidelight not working

Fail 27 Mar 2015 27,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear outer sidelight not working

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 KLV is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,390cc petrol 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 KLV, 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 KLV is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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