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AO52 SAM

2021 Audi A1

White Petrol 1618cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,826 mi
Last recorded37,826 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2021 Audi A126,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 SAM
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,618cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 37,826 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 60,775 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 32,816 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 54,938 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2024 54,774 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 23,851 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 48,641 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 46,914 miles

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

plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside

Pass 6 Oct 2021 42,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 40,494 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 40,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 33,612 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 28,821 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 25,790 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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AO52 SAM is a 2021 Audi A1 in White with a 1,618cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2021 Audi A1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 26,209 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO52 SAM, 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 5 years old, this Audi A1 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AO52 SAM registered?

AO52 SAM is a 2021 Audi A1, first registered on 19 May 2021.

Is AO52 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 SAM 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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