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AV12 HFH

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,155 mi
Last recorded114,155 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 HFH
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 114,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing slightly at front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp broken at the front joint/joint loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dented slightly on the inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged housing is missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm and worn heavily on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Dec 2025 114,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing slightly at front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp broken at the front joint/joint loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dented slightly on the inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged housing is missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm and worn heavily on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 109,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGE, PERISHING & FEATHERING ON EDGE 215/45*16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM, WORN ON EDGE & PERISHING 215/45*16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 105,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on inner edge 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 99,700 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 94,515 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 90,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 84,921 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 78,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightley worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightley worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 72,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under body covers fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2017 65,610 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 65,610 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 58,520 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulder

Both rear tyres feathered on inner shoulder

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2015 47,015 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape on inner shoulder

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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AV12 HFH is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black 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 AV12 HFH, 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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AV12 HFH is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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