CarVerify

Free Car Check

XX12 LCY

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1390cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,590 mi
Last recorded115,590 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX12 LCY
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 115,590 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 110,038 miles

Front offside and nearside suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall and cracking up inbetween treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

stone chip front screen

Pass 3 May 2024 104,362 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust box rusty and corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2023 97,985 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has X 2 nails

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter leaking

Offside Front windscreen chipped

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 3 Mar 2022 91,875 miles

Offside Front Outer c v gaitor weeping

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

various chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Feb 2021 87,149 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 87,143 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 79,318 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 61,375 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cot on outer side wall

Pass 9 Mar 2017 39,717 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 39,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 32,391 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 24,723 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)

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
Full Audi A1 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

XX12 LCY is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 XX12 LCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XX12 LCY?

You can check the full history of XX12 LCY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was XX12 LCY registered?

XX12 LCY is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is XX12 LCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for XX12 LCY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XX12 LCY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on XX12 LCY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.