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B3 XHU

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

80,309 mi
Last recorded80,309 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 XHU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 80,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 72,094 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 65,221 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 65,141 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 58,490 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 49,253 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box is in poor condition

Pass 26 Sep 2020 41,793 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 35,169 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 31,910 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing also nail in tread

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 26 Sep 2017 28,301 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 24,341 miles

low flow on emissions no readings

Pass 10 Sep 2015 19,168 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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B3 XHU 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 B3 XHU, 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

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What year was B3 XHU registered?

B3 XHU is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is B3 XHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 XHU 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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