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X4 VGA

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,983 mi
Last recorded104,983 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX4 VGA
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 104,983 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 102,254 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 96,272 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 91,839 miles

Central Front bumper damage

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil breather leak on engine

Fail 16 Feb 2023 91,839 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front bumper damage

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil breather leak on engine

Pass 22 Feb 2022 82,926 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 76,111 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 76,111 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 65,039 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded through.

Pass 6 Feb 2019 51,111 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 40,126 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 32,414 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 24,858 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 19,627 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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X4 VGA is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X4 VGA, 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 X4 VGA registered?

X4 VGA is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is X4 VGA safe to buy?

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