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AP61 ATZ

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,622 mi
Last recorded78,622 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP61 ATZ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 78,622 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 78,621 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 74,128 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 69,015 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 67,575 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing * strong advise * (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 67,569 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front washers are weak

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing * strong advise * (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 64,310 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 60,754 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 60,754 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 57,734 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 53,399 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 51,343 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 45,838 miles

rear silencer rusting

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2017 39,133 miles

rear exhaust box becoming corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2016 32,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box becoming corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2015 26,580 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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AP61 ATZ is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AP61 ATZ, 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 ATZ registered?

AP61 ATZ is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 19 February 2012.

Is AP61 ATZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP61 ATZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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