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AX61 AHG

2012 Audi A1

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,304 mi
Last recorded97,304 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX61 AHG
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 97,304 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 97,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 89,269 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 87,957 miles

Few chips on windscreen

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear axle has slight surface corrosion

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2025 87,957 miles

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

Few chips on windscreen

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear axle has slight surface corrosion

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2024 79,982 miles

Rear axle has slight surface corrosion

Windscreen has small stone chip

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2023 71,988 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre low on tread

Pass 27 Jan 2022 67,076 miles

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2021 62,369 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 57,558 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 57,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2019 49,770 miles

Both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 25 Jan 2018 41,672 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Center tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 35,563 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 29,470 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 22,222 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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AX61 AHG is a 2012 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AX61 AHG, 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 AX61 AHG registered?

AX61 AHG is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 3 February 2012.

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