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AO12 XVT

2012 Audi A1

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

91,428 mi
Last recorded91,428 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 XVT
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 91,428 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2025 83,836 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres deeps cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2024 76,908 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2023 69,691 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 61,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 54,467 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 54,467 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2020 50,118 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 44,496 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 37,645 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 31,978 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2016 25,067 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 19,875 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 XVT is a 2012 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,197cc 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 XVT, 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 XVT registered?

AO12 XVT is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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