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AV12 HVG

2012 Audi A1

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,977 mi
Last recorded97,977 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 HVG
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 97,977 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 97,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively All brakes. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 May 2024 81,731 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 71,441 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2023 71,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 67,397 miles

rear pads getting low

rear tyres out of shape and perishing

Pass 12 Jul 2021 62,332 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 57,761 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 54,726 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 50,998 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 47,035 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 46,883 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 38,812 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 31,632 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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AV12 HVG is a 2012 Audi A1 in White 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 HVG, 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 AV12 HVG registered?

AV12 HVG is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is AV12 HVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 HVG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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