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X15 ABA

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,457 mi
Last recorded77,457 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX15 ABA
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 77,457 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 69,677 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 61,720 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 53,164 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr & osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nsf & osf (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 53,164 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr & osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nsf & osf (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 45,117 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 36,675 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 36,675 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury headlight broken glass (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 20,818 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 14,120 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 14,120 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 11,783 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2016 9,524 miles

unable to carry out full inspection due to engine covers fitted

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2015 7,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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X15 ABA is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black 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 X15 ABA, 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 X15 ABA registered?

X15 ABA is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is X15 ABA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X15 ABA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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