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AP61 ACZ

2012 Audi A1

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,130 mi
Last recorded159,130 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP61 ACZ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 159,130 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 152,141 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 141,224 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2022 130,888 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 116,409 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 104,246 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 104,246 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 93,767 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 86,290 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 86,290 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 78,256 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscurring some components

Pass 13 Jan 2016 71,466 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 49,871 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 49,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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AP61 ACZ is a 2012 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AP61 ACZ, 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 AP61 ACZ registered?

AP61 ACZ is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is AP61 ACZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP61 ACZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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