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AX12 KAK

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,126 mi
Last recorded94,126 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 KAK
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 94,126 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 88,789 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 79,828 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 71,073 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 66,462 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 63,627 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 63,627 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 61,354 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 61,353 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 56,269 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 53,712 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 45,252 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 33,522 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 24,418 miles

oil level below half

Fail 30 Jul 2015 24,418 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil level below half

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 KAK is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KAK, 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 AX12 KAK registered?

AX12 KAK is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is AX12 KAK safe to buy?

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