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AX12 DTF

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

120,211 mi
Last recorded120,211 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 DTF
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 120,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 110,137 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2023 103,469 miles

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

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

Offside headlamp slightly loose on its mounting due to front end damage but beam image just about in tolerance and lamp is secure

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

hard to tell but vehicle presented with slight road Nosie suspect misshaped tyre or slightly rough wheel bearing

Pass 18 Oct 2022 97,689 miles

corrosion to both front suspension coil springs

corrosion to exhaust system and slight perishing to front flexi joint

corrosion to offside rear suspension coil spring

damage to lower engine cover and inner wheel arch linings

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

offside headlight unit loose at a fixing but reasonably secure

wipers smearing

Pass 27 Oct 2021 94,158 miles

Damage to front of vehicle

Engine undertray damaged

Exhaust front flexi-joint slightly deteriorated

Exhaust rear box corroded

Front wheel arch linings damaged

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

Offside head light aim on lowest lmit

Offside head light lower bracket broken but light reasonably secure

Fail 14 Oct 2021 93,931 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi and dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

suspension parts fouling on plastic undertrays due to broken undertrays and misaligned parts from accident damage seems to be starting to cut through nearside front anti roll bar link dust cover

Pass 15 Oct 2020 89,904 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 77,320 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 62,538 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 49,615 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 43,817 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 26,724 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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AX12 DTF is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AX12 DTF, 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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AX12 DTF is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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