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VO12 XRA

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,522 mi
Last recorded108,522 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 XRA
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 108,522 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Oct 2025 108,480 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 104,043 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 97,365 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 89,495 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 86,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged/deteriorated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre going slightly out of shape.

Offside Rear Tyre going slightly out of shape

Fail 12 Feb 2021 86,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged/deteriorated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre going slightly out of shape.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded/pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre going slightly out of shape

Pass 24 Jan 2020 77,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre going out of slightly shape.

Offside Rear Tyre going slightly out of shape.

Fail 22 Jan 2020 77,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre going out of slightly shape.

Offside Rear Tyre going slightly out of shape.

Pass 23 Jan 2019 65,007 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 64,977 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 55,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 48,041 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 48,030 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 48,020 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 36,631 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 36,631 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XRA is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 VO12 XRA, 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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VO12 XRA is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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