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VO12 XAM

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

122,542 mi
Last recorded122,542 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 XAM
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 122,542 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 122,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 114,674 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic under covers as fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Dec 2023 105,122 miles

plastic under covers as fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Jan 2023 96,213 miles

Plastic undertrays fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Rear Exhaust silencer is deteriorated but not blowing

Rear brakes been getting hot and binding slightly - advise repair

Pass 4 Jan 2022 87,426 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 81,360 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 75,152 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 27 Dec 2018 64,756 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 53,791 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 42,457 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 32,566 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 27,758 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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VO12 XAM is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VO12 XAM, 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 VO12 XAM registered?

VO12 XAM is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is VO12 XAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO12 XAM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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