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AO12 XGS

2012 Audi A1

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

51,582 mi
Last recorded51,582 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 XGS
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 51,582 miles

centre exhaust clamp is corroded and broken

surface corrosion on chassis and suspension components

Pass 5 Sep 2024 49,989 miles

both sides front lower arm rear bushes very slightly perished

exhaust pipework & silencer corroded/centre clamp corroded & partially broken

suspension steering & brake components inc rear beam axle all showing corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2023 48,474 miles

exhaust pipework & silencer showing corrosion/centre clamp corroded & partially broken

front lower arm bushes lightly perished

steering suspension & brake components showing corrosion

Fail 30 Aug 2023 48,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/16v xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust pipework & silencer showing corrosion/centre clamp corroded & partially broken

front lower arm bushes lightly perished

steering suspension & brake components showing corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2022 46,938 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner contact area to brake pad reduced. Emergency stopping distance will be longer! (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc to brake pad contact area will reduced. Emergency stopping distance will be longer! (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear washer is not working.

Rusty exhaust.

Pass 25 Aug 2021 44,989 miles

centre exhaust clamp is corroded

exhaust is showing corrosion

front brake discs are worn and pitted

rear brake discs are worn and pitted

Pass 25 Aug 2020 42,417 miles

exhaust pipework rusty

front & rear brake discs poor,worn & corroded,ADVISE REPLACE

o/s/f tyre slight inner edge wear noted

Pass 2 Sep 2019 40,350 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 38,256 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 35,235 miles

exhaust pipework/silencer showing corrossion

Pass 6 Sep 2016 32,556 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 20 May 2016 32,536 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 23,346 miles

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

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

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 XGS is a 2012 Audi A1 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XGS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO12 XGS registered?

AO12 XGS is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is AO12 XGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 XGS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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