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X29 GRS

2012 Audi A1

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,173 mi
Last recorded131,173 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX29 GRS
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 131,173 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 115,918 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 104,593 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER DISCS VERY POOR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 104,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords HEAVILY CRACKED DOWN TO CORD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUT TO CORD , NAIL IN TRE, TREAD CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits CO% 0.89 TOO HIGH (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER DISCS VERY POOR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM , TREAD CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM ,INNER EDGE WORN , TREAD CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 100,479 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner discs very poor , brake surface corroaded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyre treads cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 215 45 16 v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyre treads cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 95,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 86,873 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 86,873 miles

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 10 Jun 2019 75,248 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 75,242 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 65,111 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 57,707 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 45,333 miles

n/s/r outer sidelight inop

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 34,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front 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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X29 GRS is a 2012 Audi A1 in White 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 X29 GRS, 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 X29 GRS registered?

X29 GRS is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is X29 GRS safe to buy?

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