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X321 BRD

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,092 mi
Last recorded104,092 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX321 BRD
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 104,092 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 101,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 90,525 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 83,112 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 75,772 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level brake light LED's inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 75,772 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working OSR brake light bulb inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level brake light LED's inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 69,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre inner sidewall cracking or perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Aug 2020 69,464 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre inner sidewall cracking or perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Aug 2019 62,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 62,506 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 56,132 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 56,132 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 49,298 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 37,877 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 24,603 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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X321 BRD is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X321 BRD, 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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X321 BRD is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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