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X25 ALO

2012 Audi A1

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

169,332 mi
Last recorded169,332 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX25 ALO
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 169,332 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2026 169,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 163,518 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 159,512 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 154,373 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 154,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 145,606 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 138,186 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 138,186 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 104,393 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 104,393 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 94,326 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 88,361 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 75,756 miles

front tyres appear low on tread due to tyre design

Fail 10 Mar 2017 75,756 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres appear low on tread due to tyre design

Pass 7 Mar 2016 63,947 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 63,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 46,770 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front windscreen has minor damage zone b

Fail 20 Feb 2015 46,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front windscreen has minor damage zone b

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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X25 ALO is a 2012 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X25 ALO, 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 X25 ALO registered?

X25 ALO is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is X25 ALO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X25 ALO shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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