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AU12 ZGM

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,849 mi
Last recorded109,849 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 ZGM
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 109,849 miles

Offside Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 103,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 96,652 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 88,723 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 80,476 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 73,419 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 73,419 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 61,277 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 61,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 56,589 miles

Front Brakes corroded

Front Slight play in tie-rods

Fail 10 Sep 2018 56,589 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes corroded

Front Slight play in tie-rods

Pass 5 Sep 2017 51,950 miles

Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 44,268 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 35,889 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 32,153 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 ZGM is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black 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 AU12 ZGM, 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 AU12 ZGM registered?

AU12 ZGM is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is AU12 ZGM safe to buy?

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