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X40 DSR

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,519 mi
Last recorded99,519 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX40 DSR
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 99,519 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2026 99,519 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2024 96,038 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 96,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 92,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and perished on tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 88,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 82,240 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 81,776 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 77,140 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 77,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 71,037 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 63,620 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 43,245 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 25,050 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)

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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X40 DSR is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 X40 DSR, 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 X40 DSR registered?

X40 DSR is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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