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AO12 ZXG

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,624 mi
Last recorded68,624 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 ZXG
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 68,624 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2025 64,992 miles

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

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2025 64,991 miles

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

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

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2024 59,902 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 59,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2023 56,879 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2022 54,730 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 52,045 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2020 49,476 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded on edges

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

uneven wear near side rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2019 45,028 miles

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

front brake discs starting to corrrod on inner face outer edge

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

uneven wear near side rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2018 39,020 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 33,662 miles

emissions low emitter

Pass 3 Jun 2016 28,959 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 24,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZXG is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZXG, 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 ZXG registered?

AO12 ZXG is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is AO12 ZXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 ZXG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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