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AO12 LVP

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,650 mi
Last recorded112,650 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 LVP
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 112,650 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 112,215 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 98,889 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 98,855 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 88,284 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 86,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/mm tread worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 86,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/mm tread worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 82,015 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 82,015 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 67,538 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 67,538 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 54,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear-most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is quite worn on outer edges but is not yet showing cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear-most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is quite worn on outer edges but not yet showing cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 54,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear-most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is quite worn on outer edges but is not yet showing cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear-most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is quite worn on outer edges but not yet showing cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2017 38,737 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 29,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/16-90v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 21,240 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 20,775 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 LVP is a 2012 Audi A1 in White 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 LVP, 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 LVP is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 12 May 2012.

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