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AX12 KBU

2012 Audi A1

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

41,058 mi
Last recorded41,058 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 KBU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 41,058 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 40,187 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 40,187 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2024 39,993 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 36,444 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 32,685 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 30,242 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 29,223 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 27,706 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 25,516 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 23,387 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 20,869 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 17,470 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 KBU is a 2012 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KBU, 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

How do I check the history of AX12 KBU?

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What year was AX12 KBU registered?

AX12 KBU is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is AX12 KBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX12 KBU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AX12 KBU have outstanding finance?

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