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W121 ACB

2012 Audi A1

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,806 mi
Last recorded98,806 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW121 ACB
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 98,806 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 96,581 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 94,177 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 88,982 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 88,982 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 84,576 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 81,529 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 79,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 75,501 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 75,501 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 65,643 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 55,270 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 45,433 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 35,884 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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W121 ACB is a 2012 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W121 ACB, 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 W121 ACB registered?

W121 ACB is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is W121 ACB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W121 ACB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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