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AY61 LOZ

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,312 mi
Last recorded80,312 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 LOZ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 80,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm sidewall perished and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 72,324 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 65,328 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 65,328 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 62,454 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 59,370 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 54,169 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 54,163 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 49,114 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 49,114 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 42,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 42,520 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 36,843 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts on inner and outer wall

Pass 22 Nov 2016 31,787 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 26 Nov 2015 26,571 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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AY61 LOZ is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AY61 LOZ, 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 AY61 LOZ registered?

AY61 LOZ is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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