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AO12 VMX

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,874 mi
Last recorded92,874 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 VMX
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 92,874 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 87,706 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 81,357 miles

Back Exhaust box (skin) Corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2023 81,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Back Exhaust box (skin) Corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2022 74,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded (outer skin)

Fail 24 Oct 2022 74,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded (outer skin)

Pass 12 Nov 2021 69,057 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 61,529 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 38,238 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 27,664 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 21,322 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 18,023 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 14,222 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 VMX is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VMX, 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 VMX registered?

AO12 VMX is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is AO12 VMX safe to buy?

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