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XX07 ABE

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

116,264 mi
Last recorded116,264 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX07 ABE
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 116,264 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 116,260 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 113,558 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 109,428 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly scrubbed on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre scrubbed on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 105,046 miles

Engine covers & or undertrays fitted to the vehicle partially obscuring some testable items from view

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 99,742 miles

Engine covers & or undertrays fitted to the vehicle partially obscuring some testable items from view

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 95,211 miles

Engine covers & or undertrays fitted to the vehicle partially obscuring some testable items from view

Pass 19 Nov 2019 85,456 miles

engine and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2018 73,635 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 66,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre badly cracking on inner sidewall advise replacement

both front tyres badly cracking on inner sidewalls advise replacement

Pass 16 Nov 2016 55,287 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened have slight corroded,may require attention (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall have slight cracks and tears,may require attention

o/s/f tyre edges wearing worn,may require to attention

Pass 5 Nov 2015 40,040 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

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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XX07 ABE is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XX07 ABE, 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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XX07 ABE is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 12 November 2012.

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