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X28 TLB

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,163 mi
Last recorded148,163 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX28 TLB
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 148,163 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

smear on wipers

Pass 28 Jul 2025 147,886 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 147,018 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 146,128 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 146,128 miles

Central Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 143,841 miles

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

exhaust back box

Fail 15 Oct 2021 143,841 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust back box

Fail 17 Sep 2021 143,658 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

back box deteriated

Pass 29 Oct 2020 141,876 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 141,875 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2019 129,467 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 116,934 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 106,308 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 98,355 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 98,355 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 79,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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X28 TLB is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X28 TLB, 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 X28 TLB registered?

X28 TLB is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is X28 TLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X28 TLB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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