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AP12 ETA

2012 Audi A1

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,987 mi
Last recorded72,987 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 ETA
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 72,987 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 72,987 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both Near and Offside due to being excessively perished and cracked 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 69,333 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Near and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 66,272 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 61,381 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily deteriorating on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near and Offside getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 61,380 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily deteriorating on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near and Offside getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside HEAVILY DETERIORATED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 57,458 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 52,683 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 52,668 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 47,058 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 38,887 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 30,940 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 28,036 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 20,261 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)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 13,560 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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AP12 ETA is a 2012 Audi A1 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 AP12 ETA, 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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AP12 ETA is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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