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X8 XSC

2012 Audi A1

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,488 mi
Last recorded138,488 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 XSC
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 138,488 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 128,113 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 128,113 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 113,482 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 113,437 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 105,321 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 90,734 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 77,213 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 69,114 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 61,599 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 53,665 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 44,457 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Jan 2017 44,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Oct 2015 31,624 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r tyre misshapen

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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X8 XSC is a 2012 Audi A1 in Grey 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 X8 XSC, 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 X8 XSC registered?

X8 XSC is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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