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XX06 GML

2012 Audi A1

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,259 mi
Last recorded81,259 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX06 GML
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 81,259 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 77,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 May 2024 70,923 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre over 10 years old

Fail 8 May 2024 70,923 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre over 10 years old

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 65,194 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil os and ns (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on edges and worn below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged has been run flat . slight sidewall wear/damage and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake binding very slightly

Rear exhaust heat shield partially insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2022 56,152 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tube clamp broken , advise replacement (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

engine breather broken

oil level low

Pass 25 Jun 2021 50,640 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect os and ns front very light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 47,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and close to limit , advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and close to limit , advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 42,270 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 36,887 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 36,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 28,509 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2016 20,736 miles

exhaust rear corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2015 13,904 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)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise bulb failure warning light on.

advise n/s/ tyre outer sidewall has slight wear and tear due to vehicle being kerbed.

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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XX06 GML is a 2012 Audi A1 in Blue 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 XX06 GML, 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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XX06 GML is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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