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X462 XAA

2012 Audi A1

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,083 mi
Last recorded52,083 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX462 XAA
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 52,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 49,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 42,111 miles

nearside front tyre 5 years old.

nearside rear tyre 5 years old.

offside rear tyre 6 years old.

Pass 22 Feb 2023 37,124 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

offside front tyre 7 years old.

Pass 8 Mar 2022 32,439 miles

offside front tyre 6 years old.

Fail 8 Mar 2022 32,439 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

offside front tyre 6 years old.

Pass 9 Nov 2020 28,549 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 24,378 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 21,117 miles

Both rear tyres starting to go out of shape.

Both rear tyres wearing on inner egde of tread.

Small chip in windscreen, not effecting drivers view of the road.

Pass 3 May 2017 16,459 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 16,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 12,755 miles

Offside Front tyre damaged within tread deep enough to reach the cords not greater than 25mm

Pass 1 May 2015 9,995 miles

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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X462 XAA is a 2012 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X462 XAA, 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 X462 XAA registered?

X462 XAA is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 3 May 2012.

Is X462 XAA safe to buy?

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