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AO12 ZBX

2012 Audi A1

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

118,561 mi
Last recorded118,561 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 ZBX
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 118,561 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 114,055 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 110,068 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 105,710 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 105,467 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 100,525 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 96,612 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 87,677 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 73,144 miles

Offside Front 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 29 Sep 2017 61,101 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 52,014 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 50,204 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 41,636 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 ZBX is a 2012 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel 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 ZBX, 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 ZBX registered?

AO12 ZBX is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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The MOT history for AO12 ZBX 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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