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B15 SSS

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

108,677 mi
Last recorded108,677 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 SSS
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 108,677 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 103,063 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 97,277 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 89,744 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 80,985 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 74,995 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 71,283 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy splitting to inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy splitting to inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 62,570 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 53,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 43,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cut on inside edge

Fail 26 Aug 2016 43,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/40/17 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/40/17 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre cut on inside edge

Pass 13 Aug 2015 32,486 miles

too clean for emissions test

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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B15 SSS is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 B15 SSS, 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 B15 SSS registered?

B15 SSS is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is B15 SSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B15 SSS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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