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B21 NGO

2012 Audi A1

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,505 mi
Last recorded116,505 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 NGO
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 116,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer rusty and flaking

Fail 10 Feb 2026 116,501 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer rusty and flaking

Pass 24 Jan 2025 97,365 miles

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2024 79,130 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 79,130 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 79,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 65,085 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 48,347 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 34,507 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 29,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.0 mm 225/35 x 18 87 w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 21,032 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 14,600 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage (no cords exposed)

Offside Rear tyre has sidewall damage (no cords exposed)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 18 Jan 2017 7,491 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 5,746 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

Offside Rear tyre side wall damage

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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B21 NGO is a 2012 Audi A1 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 B21 NGO, 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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B21 NGO is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 24 November 2012.

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