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AX12 GZL

2012 Audi A1

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,276 mi
Last recorded31,276 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 GZL
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 31,276 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 31,276 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 23,654 miles

rear tyres at 3mm

Pass 19 Aug 2024 23,504 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 23,108 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 22,193 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 21,255 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 21,254 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 20,111 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 18,618 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 17,171 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 15,382 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 14,041 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 12,544 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 GZL is a 2012 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,390cc 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 AX12 GZL, 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 AX12 GZL registered?

AX12 GZL is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is AX12 GZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX12 GZL 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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