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XO12 DAN

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,394 mi
Last recorded93,394 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXO12 DAN
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 93,394 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 88,015 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

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

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

Offside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 88,015 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 81,210 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 81,210 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 75,221 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 71,949 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 68,594 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 May 2020 66,268 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 66,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2019 62,798 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 58,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre close to the legal limit

Pass 22 May 2017 37,114 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components.

Pass 23 Mar 2016 26,750 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 21,894 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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XO12 DAN is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XO12 DAN, 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 XO12 DAN registered?

XO12 DAN is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 7 July 2012.

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