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AU61 ART

2012 Audi A1

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,069 mi
Last recorded81,069 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 ART
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 81,069 miles

FRONT INNER SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN...

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY...

Pass 29 May 2025 76,749 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY...

Pass 31 May 2024 70,129 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY...

Pass 27 Jun 2023 65,293 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 60,968 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 58,198 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 54,906 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 54,898 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre side wall damaged.

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded.

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 50,760 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 47,690 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 42,752 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 35,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 26,114 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)

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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AU61 ART is a 2012 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AU61 ART, 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 AU61 ART registered?

AU61 ART is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is AU61 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU61 ART shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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