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AU12 UZA

2012 Audi A1

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,739 mi
Last recorded78,739 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 UZA
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 78,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 76,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 76,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 70,019 miles

Brake servo hose insecure

Central Exhaust clamp corroded

Front windscreen glass slightly damaged

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 60,514 miles

Front windscreen glass slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Sidewall ()

Pass 1 Apr 2022 56,196 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Apr 2021 50,228 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test device holder ()

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning some L.E.Ds dim (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both very slight (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 44,336 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both very slight (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 38,461 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front have slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both slight (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 31,196 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 31,196 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 25,135 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished on tread

Pass 7 Apr 2016 19,149 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 12,115 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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AU12 UZA is a 2012 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol 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 AU12 UZA, 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 AU12 UZA registered?

AU12 UZA is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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